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S484 GGU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,245 mi
Last recorded253,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 GGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 253,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 253,245 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 241,234 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 241,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 232,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 232,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 226,513 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 221,662 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 217,188 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 217,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 200,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 187,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 174,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 162,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

When rear pads are replaced may need discs

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,364 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 137,702 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 137,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,383 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 134,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,967 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 109,277 miles

obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,869 miles

o/s/f side mirror is cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2008 96,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f side mirror is cracked

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 88,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 82,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S484 GGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S484 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S484 GGU registered?

S484 GGU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S484 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S484 GGU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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