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V101 EKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing not located ()

multiple areas of corrosion front and rear axles

Fail 3 Feb 2025 93,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing not located ()

multiple areas of corrosion front and rear axles

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,466 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,489 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 92,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 89,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,388 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,054 miles

rear seat belts not checked, covered by bedding

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear seat belts not checked, covered by bedding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,745 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,349 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,349 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,424 miles

brake pad warning light on

some front brake inbalance

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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V101 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V101 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V101 EKU registered?

V101 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V101 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V101 EKU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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