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V665 ERB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 ERB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 83,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 80,204 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,224 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 77,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 73,656 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excesive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,359 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 71,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,260 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,260 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

aux water tank likely to become detached and rubbing on handbrake mechanism

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,644 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

osf and nsf brake pads half worn

osr and nsr brake discs showing corossion ridges at edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,951 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,217 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 39,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,812 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 32,812 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,243 miles

front brake pads, rear brake pads, exhaust corroding, handbrake cables and rods corroding.

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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V665 ERB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V665 ERB, 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 V665 ERB registered?

V665 ERB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V665 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V665 ERB shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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