CarVerify

Free Car Check

V639 EWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 144,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 137,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 132,742 miles

Exhaust deteriorated/damage.

Pass 26 May 2023 132,598 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 132,497 miles

Brake cable damaged Front most (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 129,371 miles

Brake back plates deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 123,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2020 113,000 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 112,737 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 109,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 109,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 104,064 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 99,181 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 92,046 miles

Exhaust shield rattle

Fail 27 May 2016 92,045 miles

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

Exhaust shield rattle

Pass 26 May 2015 85,832 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 84,577 miles

advise front tyres perrished

Pass 6 Oct 2012 82,814 miles

Front tyres perhised.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 82,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres perhised.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,078 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,265 miles

Front tyres perhised.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 69,265 miles

Front tyres perhised.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,319 miles

handbrake cable support spring broken!

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres very perished.

Fail 4 Oct 2008 48,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable support spring broken!

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres very perished.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,671 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 32,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,608 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,608 miles

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V639 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V639 EWJ, 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 V639 EWJ?

You can check the full history of V639 EWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V639 EWJ registered?

V639 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V639 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V639 EWJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V639 EWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V639 EWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.