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S844 VKM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026
Fail 26 Feb 2026

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025
Pass 6 Feb 2024
Pass 13 Feb 2023 156,930 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 156,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 155,773 miles

REAR BRAKE COVERS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,827 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 154,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 154,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 152,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 152,202 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to perish.

set headlamps to zero setting to re check lights.

slight play inner rack joints.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 121,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 113,548 miles

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

OSR / NSR tyres showing age related wear slightly perished and some cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,535 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,815 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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S844 VKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S844 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 S844 VKM registered?

S844 VKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S844 VKM safe to buy?

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