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V54 ECG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,588 mi
Last recorded130,588 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 ECG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 130,588 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 130,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,116 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,861 miles

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2015 119,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 118,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 117,631 miles

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2011 117,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,129 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 108,382 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front heatshield rattling

Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,382 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front heatshield rattling

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,119 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 78,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V54 ECG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V54 ECG, 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 V54 ECG registered?

V54 ECG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V54 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V54 ECG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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