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214 DUB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,597 mi
Last recorded79,597 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,885 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,377 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing after rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,807 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 72,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,461 miles

Oil leak.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,461 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,335 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,286 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,447 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,447 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,885 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight perish to both front shock absorber lower bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,465 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,471 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,271 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,711 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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214 DUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 214 DUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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214 DUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is 214 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 214 DUB shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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