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V697 EWB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,638 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 87,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 87,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 85,467 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 85,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,510 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking on the side walls

suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,158 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 72,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 72,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,944 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on all the time

Fail 16 Oct 2007 63,940 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on all the time

Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 43,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 43,125 miles

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

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

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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V697 EWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V697 EWB, 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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V697 EWB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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