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V147 ETT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Lpg 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 114,905 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,603 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 104,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,413 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 98,443 miles

Front slight play in both steering arm

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

Offside Front cross member behind front bumper rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 98,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front slight play in both steering arm

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

Offside Front cross member behind front bumper rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,107 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 98,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front exhaust hanger missing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 86,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,985 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust hanger missing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut to nearside rear tyre

front exhaust hanger missing

rear brake discs scored

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,436 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,993 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 61,993 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 60,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 57,258 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V147 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V147 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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V147 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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