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V153 ETT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

sills surface rust

Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,584 miles

Front arches rusty

Front cross member rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,513 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch/chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,581 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 108,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 107,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 104,856 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 104,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 97,045 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 97,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 87,090 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 87,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,167 miles

os front steering rack inner nuckle slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,167 miles

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

os front steering rack inner nuckle slight play

Pass 9 May 2011 73,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,014 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
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V153 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V153 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 V153 ETT registered?

V153 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V153 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 ETT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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