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S842 WUK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,032 mi
Last recorded235,032 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 WUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 235,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underneath covered in underseal

Fail 18 Sep 2025 235,029 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2023 233,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underneath components

Fail 8 Sep 2023 233,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 227,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 220,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front wings

Fail 12 Aug 2021 220,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front wings

Pass 12 Aug 2020 210,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r lamp faded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 202,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 189,053 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 189,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 178,175 miles

corrosion to floor / chassis

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

damage to o/s panels

Pass 18 Oct 2016 174,500 miles

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

corrosion to chassis / floor

Fail 14 Oct 2016 174,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to chassis / floor

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 168,657 miles

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

corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2015 159,830 miles

Corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion to rear chassis.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 159,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Corrosion to front and front to rear brake pipes.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion to rear chassis.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 151,013 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 151,007 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 141,121 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 136,419 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

underside corroding in various places

Fail 31 Jan 2012 136,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 124,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer surface of offside rear brake disc badly pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 115,019 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 114,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,970 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 91,535 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 91,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front discs poor condition

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear pads wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,742 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 85,741 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S842 WUK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S842 WUK, 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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S842 WUK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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