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S851 YAD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,934 mi
Last recorded222,934 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 222,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 220,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust underneath body

Fail 11 Nov 2024 220,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust underneath body

Pass 31 Oct 2023 217,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 214,083 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 209,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 209,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 206,919 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 206,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 201,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 201,836 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 196,850 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes Slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 196,850 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Nearside + Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

All Metal Brake Pipes Slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2017 186,745 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both lower ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 186,745 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both lower ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 182,672 miles

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

n/s/f inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 18 May 2015 181,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 180,355 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 180,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 171,702 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 159,219 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 159,219 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 148,510 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 7 Apr 2010 143,525 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 6 Apr 2009 138,212 miles

slight free play o/s inner drumstick

Pass 5 Jan 2008 130,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 129,673 miles

N/S/R Brake has been hot seems ok for MOT would advise to be checked

Pass 10 Dec 2005 119,944 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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S851 YAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S851 YAD, 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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S851 YAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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