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T4 ELK

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,830 mi
Last recorded142,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 ELK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 142,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 135,060 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 135,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 130,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front screen washer out put poor

Rear Electrical wiring insecure adjacent to tow bar and exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 127,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,642 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,477 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,399 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,212 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,109 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,155 miles

exhaust cat heatsheild missing †middle exhaust box corroaded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,158 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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T4 ELK is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 138,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T4 ELK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T4 ELK is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T4 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 ELK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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