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V641 EWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

173,867 mi
Last recorded173,867 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV641 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 173,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 167,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 163,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 157,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 152,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 152,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front +both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front +offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,777 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 145,777 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 142,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 140,259 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 140,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 137,051 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 137,051 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 132,454 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 132,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 128,310 miles

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

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

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

offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 128,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 30 May 2014 125,192 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 30 May 2013 121,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 117,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 117,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,654 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 109,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,193 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 104,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,220 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,431 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,316 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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V641 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V641 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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What year was V641 EWJ registered?

V641 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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