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S62 WKY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

163,101 mi
Last recorded163,101 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 WKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 163,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 162,390 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,373 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,564 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 156,564 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 149,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 139,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,820 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 131,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,056 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 124,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,626 miles

both front inner cv boots leaking grease

drivers inner door handle missing

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight cracking to nearside front brake hose

Fail 15 Sep 2016 122,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front inner cv boots leaking grease

drivers inner door handle missing

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight cracking to nearside front brake hose

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,161 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 106,161 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,313 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,150 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,249 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,095 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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S62 WKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S62 WKY, 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 S62 WKY registered?

S62 WKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S62 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 WKY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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