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V471 EHL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,151 mi
Last recorded119,151 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 119,151 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section next to jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 119,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section next to jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,787 miles

Back panel corroded.

Nearside Front Under sill corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under sill corroded.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 5 Oct 2021 115,885 miles

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 14 Sep 2020 113,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes around retaining clips. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,008 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 111,004 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre showing damage too outer sidewall

Pass 24 Dec 2016 103,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,444 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,203 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

Non standard coil springs fitted

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Non standard coil springs fitted

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front sidelight slow in operation

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration on outer wall

rear centre bench seat base insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2012 79,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front sidelight slow in operation

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration on outer wall

rear centre bench seat base insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,671 miles

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

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

hand brake return spring clip broken

slight blue smoke at idle and acceleration

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

spare tyre excessivly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,307 miles

Emits some blue smoke on idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,307 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Emits some blue smoke on idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,360 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 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EHL, 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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V471 EHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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