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S818 TKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,783 mi
Last recorded163,783 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 TKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 163,783 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH upper bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 163,783 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH upper bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 159,935 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,055 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 137,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 130,697 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,441 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,638 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 107,893 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 103,559 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 97,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,796 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,350 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,406 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,177 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,987 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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S818 TKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S818 TKE, 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 S818 TKE registered?

S818 TKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S818 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 TKE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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