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V652 EWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,636 mi
Last recorded156,636 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 156,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 155,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 155,029 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

brake pipes rusty

front brake discs corroded

play in front anti roll bar drop links

rear brake pads low

track rod end gaiters deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2023 154,412 miles

brake pipes rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

track rod end gaiters split

Pass 7 Mar 2022 154,102 miles

brake pipes rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar drop link bushes

track rod end gaiters split

Pass 24 Mar 2021 153,318 miles

brake pipes rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

track rod end rubber gaiters split

Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,133 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front brake discs corroded

play in front drop link bushes

track rod end rubber gaiters split

Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,433 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 151,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,255 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bush worn

rubber gaiters on track rod ends cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 150,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f suspension arm bush worn

rubber gaiters on track rod ends cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front ball joints

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 145,105 miles

front brake pads look low

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

exhaust system corroded/slight blow in 2 places

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,208 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,990 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,048 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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V652 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V652 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 V652 EWJ registered?

V652 EWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V652 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V652 EWJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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