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V161 ETT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,658 mi
Last recorded55,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,658 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 55,652 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 54,065 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 54,061 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,521 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,236 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting missing

Much blue smoke at start up,and after prolonged idling

Nearside Rear Tyre has very minor bulge to inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2019 43,223 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting missing

Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Much blue smoke at start up,and after prolonged idling

Nearside Rear Tyre has very minor bulge to inner sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,667 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper marker light innoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,507 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

frony bumper support corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 41,507 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

frony bumper support corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,334 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 31,193 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 31,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,298 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,651 miles

strong advise all brake discs corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

very slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 13 Apr 2011 29,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front marker light dull

strong advise all brake discs corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

very slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,873 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,803 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,903 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 22,868 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,906 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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V161 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V161 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 V161 ETT registered?

V161 ETT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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