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V143 ETT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,905 mi
Last recorded58,905 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 53,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,179 miles

Fresh water tank front support strap corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 52,179 miles

Fresh water tank front support strap corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,394 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 51,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 50,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 50,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 48,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,357 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,496 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,394 miles

Nearside rear tyre small cut on inner side wall,3mm long.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,240 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V143 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V143 ETT, 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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What year was V143 ETT registered?

V143 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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