1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V878 ECY
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 182,649 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V878 ECY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 182,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V878 ECY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (V878 ECY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also Sligh”; “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both Sides Performance Below Requirements (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
V878 ECY Mileage History
- 17/07/2024180,423 mi
- 22/07/2024180,425 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2025182,158 mi+1,733 mi
- 18/07/2025182,158 mi
- 13/07/2026182,649 mi+491 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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