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V115 EKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 79,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 77,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,123 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 75,121 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,394 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,251 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened from lever (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,523 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

exhast back box

Fail 13 Oct 2015 68,523 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhast back box

Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,537 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,190 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 27,808 miles

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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V115 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 V115 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 V115 EKU registered?

V115 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V115 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V115 EKU shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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