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V644 EWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,505 mi
Last recorded96,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV644 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 96,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,034 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,032 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nasty long deep split on inner side wall of n/s/f tyre showing ply!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge & outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on n/s/f brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,027 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 81,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mid section of o/s front to rear (chalked). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,168 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,163 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,301 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,465 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 45,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,768 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 26,564 miles

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)

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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V644 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V644 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

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What year was V644 EWJ registered?

V644 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V644 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V644 EWJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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