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S676 VKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,653 mi
Last recorded122,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS676 VKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 122,653 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2025 122,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,653 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 140,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 139,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 138,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 138,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 136,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,318 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 130,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2015 128,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper split

Pass 14 May 2014 290,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 290,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

OSF tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,523 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 115,523 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 125,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,171 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light is on

different wheels and tyres fitted on front and rear axles

no seats or interior fitted except for drivers seat and dashboard

steering feels notchy on lock to lock check

Fail 24 Jun 2011 123,171 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air bag light is on

different wheels and tyres fitted on front and rear axles

no seats or interior fitted except for drivers seat and dashboard

steering feels notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 12 Feb 2010 266,096 miles

some wear to front anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 1 Feb 2010 264,569 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner cv boot split

some wear to front anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 4 Feb 2009 241,541 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 241,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 194,712 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 194,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2007 151,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 151,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 126,913 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 126,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in both front track rod ends

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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S676 VKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 S676 VKU, 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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S676 VKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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