1999 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · V978 DFV
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 210,193 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1896cc
V978 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 210,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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V978 DFV Mileage History
- 10/05/2023209,888 mi
- 17/05/2023209,896 mi+8 mi
- 21/01/2025209,896 mi
- 30/04/2026210,193 mi+297 mi
- 06/05/2026210,193 mi
Average of roughly 102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V978 DFV 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 (V978 DFV) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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