CarVerify

Free Car Check

V135 EDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,970 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside damage to vehicle body/rear entrance door

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

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 3 Oct 2023 75,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Upper side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside damage to vehicle body/rear entrance door

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

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in offside front headlamp

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 3 Oct 2022 72,573 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in offside front headlamp

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 69,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,427 miles

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

emissions limit plate defaced

Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,832 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,954 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 8 Sep 2016 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,902 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,689 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,109 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V135 EDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V135 EDV, 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

How do I check the history of V135 EDV?

You can check the full history of V135 EDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V135 EDV registered?

V135 EDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V135 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V135 EDV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V135 EDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V135 EDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.