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V681 ERB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 ERB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,431 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 72,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,718 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,086 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 56,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,540 miles

CENTRE CLAMP MISSING [ EXHAUST ]

Fail 12 Nov 2015 52,540 miles

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

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

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

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

CENTRE CLAMP MISSING [ EXHAUST ]

Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 50,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,288 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,616 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,937 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres spliting near limmit

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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V681 ERB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 V681 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V681 ERB registered?

V681 ERB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V681 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 ERB shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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