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V199 EWB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

154,326 mi
Last recorded154,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 154,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 151,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 147,919 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 143,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 138,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 132,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 129,381 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 129,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 122,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 102,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front tyre tread 3mm.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,277 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,153 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,245 miles

slight play in the steering rack near side

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,450 miles

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

slight play in the front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,852 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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V199 EWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V199 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V199 EWB registered?

V199 EWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V199 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V199 EWB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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