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V481 EUJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,768 mi
Last recorded175,768 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 EUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 175,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 175,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 175,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 175,367 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 173,654 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 173,654 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively clutch master (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 170,815 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 168,924 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 168,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 168,454 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2020 168,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel on both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 166,830 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake effort low

Significant play nearside front droplink upper bush

Pass 12 Feb 2018 165,881 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 165,881 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 163,869 miles

Nearside front brake reading fluctuating

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Mar 2017 163,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high not adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front brake reading fluctuating

Rear brake pads worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 159,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 140,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 122,149 miles

offside front tyre wearing low and starting to perish and crack

Fail 2 Sep 2011 122,066 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on low and starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

movment in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2009 102,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 100,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,392 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 84,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 82,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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V481 EUJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V481 EUJ, 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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What year was V481 EUJ registered?

V481 EUJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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