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V611 MKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

229,459 mi
Last recorded229,459 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV611 MKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 229,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 229,458 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 222,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 216,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 210,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 203,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 197,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 191,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 185,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 178,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 169,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 161,955 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 154,425 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 145,146 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 118,369 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2010 118,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust in poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,775 miles

both front suspension lower ball joint rubber covers are split and leaking

engine oil level is high

engine undershielding is in place

exhaust downpipe shield is loose and noisy

nearside number plate light is dim

nearside rear and offside front tyres are cracking

offside headlight just meets VOSA lower height requirement

upper bodywork is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 5 Nov 2008 102,161 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

both front lower suspension balljoint rubber covers are split

exhaust downpipe shielding is loose

front brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

handbrake cables would benefit from lubrication

nearside number plate light is dimmer than the offside

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside windowscreen washers need adjustment

stonechip damage to nearside headlight lens

upper bodywork is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to the roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts

Pass 2 Dec 2006 89,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,358 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V611 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc 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 V611 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.

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What year was V611 MKE registered?

V611 MKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V611 MKE 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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