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V146 EDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,259 mi
Last recorded62,259 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 62,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 61,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,730 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,379 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,672 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 May 2012 52,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2011 50,371 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

front brake pads very low

n/s lower ball joint boot split

Fail 12 May 2011 50,371 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

front brake pads very low

n/s lower ball joint boot split

Pass 10 May 2010 49,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deterate

Fail 6 May 2010 49,084 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deterate

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,172 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,851 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V146 EDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol 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 V146 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.

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What year was V146 EDV registered?

V146 EDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V146 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V146 EDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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