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V721 EKY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

227,440 mi
Last recorded227,440 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 227,440 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 227,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 214,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 206,006 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 206,006 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 195,103 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 195,093 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 186,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 178,467 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 178,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 176,518 miles

o/s front steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2009 176,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s front steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 163,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

o/s front steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2008 163,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

o/s front steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2007 154,988 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 154,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 144,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 136,750 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perished,ex rusty,oil leaks,front no plate deteriorating

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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V721 EKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V721 EKY, 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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V721 EKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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