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V2 EML

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,473 mi
Last recorded158,473 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 EML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 158,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 157,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 156,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 154,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 150,800 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 147,129 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,887 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 142,878 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,669 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 139,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,531 miles

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

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

middle parking brake cable slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 127,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 125,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,395 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 114,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 109,438 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 109,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 103,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 103,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2007 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 98,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,560 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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V2 EML is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V2 EML, 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 V2 EML registered?

V2 EML is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V2 EML shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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