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V804 EAE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

188,729 mi
Last recorded188,729 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV804 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 188,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear springs loose when vehicle raised

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 188,724 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear springs loose when vehicle raised

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 184,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 184,788 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 179,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 179,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 172,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 172,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 165,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 159,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 153,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 144,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,266 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,420 miles

Front exhaust support by silencer corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 127,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front exhaust support by silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,957 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 120,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 118,903 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 118,903 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,551 miles

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

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

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

advise rear handbrake inspection. (long travel)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,551 miles

advise rear handbrake inspection. (long travel)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,199 miles

slight inner rack movment starting

Fail 23 Feb 2010 102,199 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight inner rack movment starting

Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 99,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,746 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 75,872 miles

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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V804 EAE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V804 EAE, 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 V804 EAE registered?

V804 EAE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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