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V710 EFJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,162 mi
Last recorded134,162 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 134,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 134,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,972 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 124,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,909 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength above outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength above outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on trailing arm (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skuttle panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear silencer showing signs of surface rust

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,874 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Both steering rack end inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake fluid close to minimum level

Front Ball joint has slight play Both steering rack end inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe onto caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just passed mot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint just passed mot (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end balljoint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end balljoint worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre tread worn low

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,636 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,167 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,230 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,230 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Play in both inner steering arm knuckles

Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,204 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

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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V710 EFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V710 EFJ, 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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V710 EFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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