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S845 VKM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 122,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across rear arms covered in under sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 118,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 115,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 112,630 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,544 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,024 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,024 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,899 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorating

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,857 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deteiorating

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,005 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

chip in screen

Fail 13 Jun 2007 48,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN UNEVEN

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,925 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN UNEVEN

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,794 miles

chips in front screen

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre starting to crack

only two rear seats and belts fitted in rear at time of test

two small injector pipes deteriorated

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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S845 VKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 S845 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 S845 VKM registered?

S845 VKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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