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V473 ECK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 ECK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 94,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,438 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on dash

handbrake cables and rods insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2022 86,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT pipe blowing at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on dash

handbrake cables and rods insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat pipe blowing slightly at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat pipe blowing slightly at mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,523 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,182 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,788 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,788 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,243 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 55,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,903 miles

off side and near side rear discs slightly corrorded working fine on brake rollers

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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V473 ECK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc 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 V473 ECK, 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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V473 ECK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V473 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 ECK 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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