1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V405 DSL
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/10/1999. Recorded mileage 230,236 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2459cc
V405 DSL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 230,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V405 DSL Mileage History
- 06/04/2022220,184 mi
- 19/04/2022220,192 mi+8 mi
- 05/12/2025220,215 mi+23 mi
- 12/01/2026230,236 mi+10,021 mi
Average of roughly 2,666 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V405 DSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (V405 DSL) between April 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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