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S742 LCY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

261,327 mi
Last recorded261,327 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 261,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 254,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 252,403 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 247,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2023 247,479 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear N\S (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 241,377 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 236,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 233,190 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 226,470 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 217,490 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 207,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 201,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 194,281 miles

Front bolt on cross memeber corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 194,281 miles

Front bolt on cross memeber corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2014 193,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Aug 2013 184,803 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 184,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 175,024 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 175,023 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 166,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 157,187 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 157,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 148,185 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 140,141 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 140,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 133,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 133,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,069 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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S742 LCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S742 LCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S742 LCY registered?

S742 LCY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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