1999 Volkswagen Transporter · 17,872 MOT tests
1999 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
1999 Volkswagen Transporters fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 26 Transporter years (17,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 177,534
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,872
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.3% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Brakes16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure15.8%
- Suspension15.1%
- Steering8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.71%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.58%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 3.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.31%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 2.97%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Horn not working 2.87%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.62%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.43%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
1999 Volkswagen Transporters fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 26 Transporter years (17,872 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.71% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.58% of tests), position lamp not working (3.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Volkswagen Transporter shows 177,534 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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