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V54 ELA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 ELA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,196 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,303 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,255 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,218 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,836 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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V54 ELA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELA, 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

How do I check the history of V54 ELA?

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What year was V54 ELA registered?

V54 ELA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V54 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V54 ELA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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