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S789 FUD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,658 mi
Last recorded148,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 FUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 148,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 145,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 144,208 miles

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

Handbrake cable corroded N/S/R

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod has play present (unable to see)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,131 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 136,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 128,852 miles

Slight cut in o/s/f top ball joint boot

Fail 14 May 2021 128,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight cut in o/s/f top ball joint boot

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,062 miles

corrosion on some brake pipes in variours places

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,814 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hangar broken.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle flors / undersides undersealed.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,814 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hangar broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle flors / undersides undersealed.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 123,111 miles

corrosion on o/s/f undersill

corrosion on rear brake disc s

Fail 18 Aug 2018 123,111 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f undersill

corrosion on rear brake disc s

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,557 miles

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f out riggers borderline

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing borderline

Pass 6 Aug 2016 120,819 miles

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion both step sills

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2015 120,515 miles

condition both rear brake discs

front brake balance o/s slow

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,375 miles

corrosion and grease on n/s/f brake pipe

rear number plate

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,001 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe on caliper

Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,398 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,753 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 95,314 miles

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

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,314 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 82,701 miles

exhaust slight blow

front number plate border line

Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,919 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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S789 FUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S789 FUD, 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 S789 FUD registered?

S789 FUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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