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S711 RGW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

217,113 mi
Last recorded217,113 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 RGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 217,113 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s panel damage

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2025 216,371 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not effecting the operation of the lamp

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 216,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but not effecting the operation of the lamp

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 214,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 214,223 miles

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

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 211,212 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 211,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 206,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 206,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 203,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 203,219 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake mechanism return spring broken but still functioning

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 199,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 194,569 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 194,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2018 190,132 miles

Front exhaust heat shield not secure (downpipe)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 190,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust heat shield not secure (downpipe)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 185,337 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2016 179,909 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 179,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,417 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 170,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 170,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 165,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 163,251 miles

Oil leak

slight wear to inner edges of both front tyres and nsr tyre.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 151,143 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 150,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 136,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,571 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 127,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 15,597 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 15,597 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S711 RGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc 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 S711 RGW, 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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S711 RGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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