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V640 EWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 119,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both rear lights dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

slight smoke on tick over

Fail 3 Jun 2020 112,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear foot brake effort low

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

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

slight smoke on tick over

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 108,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 105,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,876 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear brake sticking

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear brake sticking

offside wiper blade split

power steering belt frayed

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,079 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,968 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,657 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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V640 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V640 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.

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V640 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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