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V160 ETT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,606 mi
Last recorded47,606 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 47,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat the rest off system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 45,807 miles

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 43,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside exhaust system in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 42,249 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 40,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,218 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded in areas, secure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,969 miles

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

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

tested wet

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,752 miles

Exhaust corroded and diteriating

Intermittant engine misfire

N/S headlamp aim on lower limits

Slight exhaust leak centre to rear join

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,207 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,207 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,438 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,932 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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V160 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V160 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 V160 ETT registered?

V160 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V160 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 ETT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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