1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V856 DVU
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/09/1999. Recorded mileage 77,928 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,928 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
V856 DVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 77,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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V856 DVU Mileage History
- 18/08/202373,598 mi
- 06/09/202475,649 mi+2,051 mi
- 25/06/202576,601 mi+952 mi
- 30/06/202576,607 mi+6 mi
- 29/06/202677,928 mi+1,321 mi
Average of roughly 1,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V856 DVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (V856 DVU) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended clip jamming/ not releasing properly (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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