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S818 HGX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 127,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Passenger seat slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 127,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat slightly insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 124,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Small crack in mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 124,876 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking into place (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed blowing exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board hole in exhaust after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure swivel plate worn, seat base also insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,972 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 122,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 117,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 113,964 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,609 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 111,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 107,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2015 102,358 miles

slight play in o/s steering

upper steering wheel, has slight play.

Fail 29 May 2015 102,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in o/s steering

upper steering wheel, has slight play.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,425 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,566 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 73,361 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 73,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,507 miles

FRONT RIGHT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHT SPLIT

LEFT SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,507 miles

FRONT RIGHT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHT SPLIT

LEFT SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT CRACKED

Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,193 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 66,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 58,478 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,448 miles

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

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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S818 HGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S818 HGX, 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 S818 HGX registered?

S818 HGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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