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V587 MKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,080 mi
Last recorded42,080 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,613 miles

NS mirror glass cracked

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

wipers function as intended but turn on on their own aswell advise further investigation.

Pass 28 May 2019 41,129 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2018 40,781 miles

Brake disc's rusty

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 May 2017 39,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,824 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 16 May 2016 35,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cord outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,119 miles

Both nearside tyres badly perished/cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc's rusty

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

Offside rear tyres slightly perished

rear disc's becoming rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,119 miles

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

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

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

Both nearside tyres badly perished/cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front disc's rusty

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

Offside rear tyres slightly perished

rear disc's becoming rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres becoming perished

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 23,814 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside tyre out of shape

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 21 May 2013 23,814 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside tyre out of shape

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 10 May 2012 23,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 22,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,295 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked .

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,108 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 12,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 12,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V587 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V587 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

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What year was V587 MKE registered?

V587 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V587 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V587 MKE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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