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V583 MKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

176,552 mi
Last recorded176,552 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 176,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 173,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 170,717 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 167,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,408 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 163,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 161,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 157,812 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 154,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 150,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 145,932 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 145,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 140,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 131,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pin hole in o/s cv gaiter

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 14 Jan 2013 131,630 miles

pin hole in o/s cv gaiter

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,780 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,782 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 109,782 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 106,298 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 106,298 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 102,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 96,397 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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V583 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V583 MKE, 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 V583 MKE?

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What year was V583 MKE registered?

V583 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V583 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V583 MKE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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