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S843 VKM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,597 mi
Last recorded43,597 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 43,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 31,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 29,246 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 29,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 27,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,772 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2016 24,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 21,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,691 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 17,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 12,336 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S843 VKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S843 VKM, 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 S843 VKM registered?

S843 VKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S843 VKM safe to buy?

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