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V42 EVO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 EVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 82,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,907 miles

all under body under sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2022 77,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,289 miles

underbody waxed

Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,152 miles

body undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,666 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,694 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,980 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,492 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 68,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,876 miles

Nearside Front disc pad sensor wire broken

Nearside headlight/indicator chip guard slightly damaged/defused

Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,876 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front disc pad sensor wire broken

Nearside headlight/indicator chip guard slightly damaged/defused

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,258 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,258 miles

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,204 miles

slight play @ steering wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,242 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,411 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,729 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 35,902 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 31,620 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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V42 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V42 EVO, 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 V42 EVO registered?

V42 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V42 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 EVO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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