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V183 EWB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside mirror damaged

rear seats removed

Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,813 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 140,174 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 140,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,402 miles

No Rear Seats Present At Time Of Test

Fail 16 Feb 2023 134,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

No Rear Seats Present At Time Of Test

Pass 4 Jan 2022 128,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 125,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,731 miles

slight movement both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight movement both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,205 miles

exhasut rusty

off side rear shocker mounting rusty

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,848 miles

slight movement both front anit roll bar d bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,717 miles

exhaust rusty and been welded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,070 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,062 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,823 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,446 miles

front discs lipped

rear brake low reading

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 31 Aug 2011 82,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs lipped

rear brake low reading

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Aug 2010 79,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 79,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,243 miles

both front wipers slightly split

off side rear seat been removed

slight play both front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front wipers slightly split

slight play both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2008 63,645 miles

off side front anti roll bar drop link has movment in bush

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,153 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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V183 EWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V183 EWB, 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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V183 EWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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