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V496 EAN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,223 mi
Last recorded188,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 188,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 186,743 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 186,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 186,272 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 180,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 180,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 179,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 176,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 174,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 173,033 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 173,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 170,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 168,130 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 168,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 163,674 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 163,653 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 159,530 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 159,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 154,542 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 140,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 131,974 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 131,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 123,453 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 112,176 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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V496 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V496 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.

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What year was V496 EAN registered?

V496 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V496 EAN safe to buy?

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