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V471 EAN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,215 mi
Last recorded186,215 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 186,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 186,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 186,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 186,215 miles

Some say, its actually older than last year?

Pass 24 Apr 2014 186,215 miles

Yes,it really is that old!

Pass 20 Oct 2012 186,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 178,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil light on

Fail 18 Oct 2011 178,933 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 174,742 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 12 Aug 2009 173,427 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 160,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 148,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 139,238 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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V471 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V471 EAN, 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

How do I check the history of V471 EAN?

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What year was V471 EAN registered?

V471 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V471 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V471 EAN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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