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V104 ECB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

158,601 mi
Last recorded158,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 ECB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 158,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. cuts to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 158,601 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. cuts to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 157,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 13 Jan 2025 157,120 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,246 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 156,245 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,399 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,813 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fog light lens cracked osr

Fail 7 Jan 2022 154,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole at central inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fog light lens cracked osr

Pass 7 Jan 2021 154,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 154,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 152,705 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog light lense broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 152,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog light lense broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 151,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 150,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre damaged

offside rear tyre damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2017 150,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre damaged

offside rear tyre damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 148,785 miles

slight free play in steering rack ends

Fail 8 Oct 2016 148,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight free play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Oct 2015 145,263 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 145,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 141,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,034 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 137,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 125,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 122,417 miles

o/ s front tyre cut in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 103,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2007 107,468 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 107,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 99,928 miles

h brake cable outer frayed at front end

Pass 14 Sep 2005 90,809 miles

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

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

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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V104 ECB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V104 ECB, 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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V104 ECB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V104 ECB shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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