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VNP 695L

1999 Volkswagen Microbus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

15,681 mi
Last recorded15,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Microbus11,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 695L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMicrobus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 15,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle corroded

corrosion throughout chassis,floors and sills

Fail 4 Jun 2026 15,661 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front axle corroded

corrosion throughout chassis,floors and sills

Pass 29 May 2025 15,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassis and cross panel corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion of vehicle underside & lower bodywork (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 15,057 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking valve in bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassis and cross panel corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout

Pass 31 May 2024 14,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to tail pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened suspension anti-roll bar slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 13,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened suspension anti-roll bar slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system heat exchanger corroding & slightly blowing at connection with exhaust manifold pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall/shoulder perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,475 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 12,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread heavily worn on inner edge & plies exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Recommend front alignment checked as both front tyres are wearing excessively on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2021 11,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low & cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 11,942 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose rubber outer covering perished & split adjacent to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low & cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 11,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn bald on inner edge & tyre perishing & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 11,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer casing corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam corroded on offside & nearside adjacent to chassis mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension anti-roll bar clamp corroded & fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn bald on inner edge & tyre perishing & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,867 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 10,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension axle beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp & offside stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted steering lock stop distorted & offside road wheel inner rim fouling suspension arms on full left hand lock (2.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 10,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface lamp lens excessively faded (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lamp lens excessively faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 9,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2017 9,137 miles

Front Axle beam cracked suspension axle beam excessively corroded & fractured on offside end (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail excessively corroded within 30 cms of front axle beam attachments (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 8,252 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,811 miles

O/S/R driveshaft outer gaiter split.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 6,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R driveshaft inner bolts loose and outer cv gaiter split.

Pass 12 May 2014 6,455 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside sill sections, offside & nearside front step panel & wheel arch sections & front & rear jacking points & outriggers.

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

General condition of bodywork poor.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside drive shaft inner & outer boots split & inner flange bolts loose.

Fail 6 May 2014 6,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion of offside & nearside sill sections, offside & nearside front step panel & wheel arch sections & front & rear jacking points & outriggers.

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

General condition of bodywork poor.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside drive shaft inner & outer boots split & inner flange bolts loose.

Pass 2 May 2013 5,615 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside sill sections,offside & nearside front step panel & wheel arch sections & front outrigger/jacking point sections.

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

General condition of bodywork is poor & will need attention soon.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 5,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion of offside & nearside sill sections,offside & nearside front step panel & wheel arch sections & front outrigger/jacking point sections.

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

General condition of bodywork is poor & will need attention soon.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,271 miles

Battery insecure.

Corrosion of offisde & nearside sill sections,offside & nearside front step panel & wheel arch sections & front outrigger/jacking point sections.

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

Fuel hose from tank perishing.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 4,383 miles

Battery insecure

Lower bodywork sections in poor condition & corroding.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 4,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Lower bodywork sections in poor condition & corroding.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 2,575 miles

Corrosion of offside & nearside front floor step sections,offside & nearside front jacking point outriggers & offside inner sill section.Not within prescribed areas at time of test.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2010 2,575 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Corrosion of offside & nearside front floor step sections,offside & nearside front jacking point outriggers & offside inner sill section.Not within prescribed areas at time of test.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 1,879 miles

Corrosion of 1.offside & nearside front floor step sections. 2.offside & nearside front jacking point/outrigger sections. 3.offside & nearside inner sill sections.

Front registration plate cracked.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 1,878 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion of 1.offside & nearside front floor step sections. 2.offside & nearside front jacking point/outrigger sections. 3.offside & nearside inner sill sections.

Front registration plate cracked.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 425 miles

Corrosion of offside front floor/step section & offside front outrigger/jacking point.

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Some corrosion of nearside front upper floor/wheel arch,but has been satisfactorily repaired/welded from inside vehicle.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 425 miles

Corrosion of offside front floor/step section & offside front outrigger/jacking point.

Some corrosion of nearside front upper floor/wheel arch,but has been satisfactorily repaired/welded from inside vehicle.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 99,468 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 99,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion of offside inner sill & front floor step section.

Offside rear drive shaft outer cv boot split.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 98,009 miles

O/s rear drive shaft outer cv boot split

Some corrosion of o/s & n/s front floor step sections & o/s & n/s inner sill sections.Not within prescribed areas or causing structural weakness at time of test.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Microbus?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 587 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Stop lamp not working 215
parking brake recording little or no effort 181
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VNP 695L is a 1999 Volkswagen Microbus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Microbus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 11,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Microbus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 429 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNP 695L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Microbus typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Microbus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VNP 695L is a 1999 Volkswagen Microbus, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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