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V126 EEU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,965 mi
Last recorded151,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 EEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 151,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 149,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 149,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

footbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

vehicle has body damage

Fail 23 Jul 2015 145,532 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

footbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

vehicle has body damage

Pass 10 Jul 2014 143,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 140,512 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 138,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 136,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 133,016 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front number plate broken

Pass 1 Sep 2008 126,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 126,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 109,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

frony number plate cracked (still visible)

oil leak

plastic engine cover fitted preventing visibility to components

slight play in nearside front track rod end

small blow from exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2005 79,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V126 EEU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V126 EEU, 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 V126 EEU registered?

V126 EEU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V126 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 EEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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