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V265 EFS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 EFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,800 miles

Bodge Repair To Exhaust Pipe/ Not Leaking But Strength Of Bodge Unknown

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight Play (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Prevent Further Corrosion At Suspension Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 48,749 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe Under Drivers Seat Holed Throughout (Marked) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight Play (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Prevent Further Corrosion At Suspension Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,372 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 42,363 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 34,772 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,394 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 34,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

all four shock absorbers have slight corrosion to outer casings

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,742 miles

SPARE TYRE BADLY WORN DANGEROUS IF USED

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 27,746 miles

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

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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V265 EFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V265 EFS, 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 V265 EFS registered?

V265 EFS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V265 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V265 EFS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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