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V543 EAU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,603 mi
Last recorded68,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 EAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,603 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 68,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,807 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 8 Jul 2024 65,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 65,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,846 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 63,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,581 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))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 60,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 13 Jul 2020 59,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,088 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 58,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,265 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large cracks developing lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,707 miles

windscreen has large crack outside swept area

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,477 miles

windscreen cracked lower edge but view of road not effected

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,299 miles

windscreen cracked lower edge but drivers view not effected

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,540 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 36,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 23,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 22,427 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,427 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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V543 EAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V543 EAU, 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 V543 EAU registered?

V543 EAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V543 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 EAU shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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