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V122 EKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,857 mi
Last recorded188,857 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 188,857 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area, just outside driver's seat mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear arm pivot mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear panel behind bumper corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates poor (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 188,849 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.10 opacity (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases close to inner sill where front pipe meets silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering rack bushes have some wear and play

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area, just outside driver's seat mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear arm pivot mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear panel behind bumper corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

Offside heat shield loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates poor (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 182,235 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 182,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arm mont rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 175,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play main steering ball joint on hub (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear secondary aftermarket steel frame bolted to underside of vehicle heavily corroded and holed

Fail 17 Nov 2017 175,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both lamps not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play main steering ball joint on hub (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear secondary aftermarket steel frame bolted to underside of vehicle heavily corroded and holed

Pass 21 Nov 2016 169,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 169,413 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 162,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 154,989 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 154,942 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,495 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2012 145,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 139,373 miles

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

Oil leak

front suspension dust covers split

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 133,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 126,345 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2010 126,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2010 122,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 122,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear seat mountings corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 116,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2009 113,832 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 113,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear disc' scored

seat frame for rear seat excessivly corroded (phv failer)

slight movement in n/s inner rack end

Pass 12 May 2009 111,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 111,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,817 miles

n/s/f brake flexi starting to perish

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in n/s steering rack

Pass 12 May 2008 101,013 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS STARTING TO CRACK AND PERRISH

N/S/F STEERING RACK GAITER STARTING TO PERRISH

Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 86,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2004 66,977 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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V122 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V122 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.

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V122 EKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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