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C23 LOW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,701 mi
Last recorded166,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 LOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 166,701 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 166,690 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 166,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 164,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 161,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 159,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 156,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 153,310 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 153,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 149,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 147,019 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 147,019 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 146,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 144,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 143,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 142,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 181,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 177,614 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 19 Aug 2008 162,542 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 162,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 149,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rack has play

Fail 6 Jul 2007 149,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rack has play

Pass 4 Jul 2006 135,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C23 LOW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C23 LOW, 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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What year was C23 LOW registered?

C23 LOW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is C23 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 LOW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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