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S616 YAK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

135,234 mi
Last recorded135,234 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 YAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 135,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 127,815 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 1 May 2025 127,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Illuminates dip beam instead if position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat swivel loose

Pass 26 Apr 2024 123,625 miles

passenger swivel loose

Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 114,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 114,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread area is stepped.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 114,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread area is stepped.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,491 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,290 miles

constant velocity joint boot damage but still prevents ingress of dirt

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

constant velocity joint boot damage but still prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 980,911 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,061 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,881 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 88,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,149 miles

offside rear tyre - outer sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre - outer sidewall cracking badly

Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,142 miles

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

offside rear tyre - outer sidewall cracking

nearside rear tyre - outer sidewall cracking badly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,900 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,890 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,893 miles

o/s/f tyre wall damage

slight corrosion to rear brake disc;s

slight play in n/s of steering rack

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,339 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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S616 YAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S616 YAK, 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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S616 YAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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