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S623 VEC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,047 mi
Last recorded217,047 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 VEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 217,047 miles

brake servo corroding

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front seat belt webbing fraying at bottom

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Nov 2025 217,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt starting to split at end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake servo corroding

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front seat belt webbing fraying at bottom

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Nov 2024 210,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 206,157 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 206,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 199,810 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 199,752 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 190,919 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 181,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 181,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 174,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 174,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate reads 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 170,150 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 170,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 162,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S623 VEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S623 VEC, 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 S623 VEC registered?

S623 VEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S623 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S623 VEC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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