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V43 EVO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

199,521 mi
Last recorded199,521 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 EVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 199,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 199,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 199,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 197,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 197,590 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 197,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 196,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 195,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 193,279 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 183,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 179,379 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 2 Mar 2012 169,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 156,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad wires broken n/s/front pads OK

Fail 26 Feb 2009 156,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad wires broken n/s/front pads OK

Pass 5 Nov 2007 147,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 141,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 127,175 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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V43 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V43 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 V43 EVO registered?

V43 EVO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V43 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 EVO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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