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S865 VBJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,396 mi
Last recorded162,396 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 162,396 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 162,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 162,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 161,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 161,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill holed

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 161,167 miles

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear tyres slightly corroded and out of shape

slight play in both front inner rack joints

small hole in n/s inner sill

Pass 28 Aug 2020 161,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated but not holed

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 160,428 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer pipe corroded

slight play in both front inner rack end joints

Pass 31 Aug 2018 159,674 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front and rear number plates faded

some corrosion on n/s/r inner sill

Pass 29 Aug 2017 158,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 155,830 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perrished

front number plate slightly de-laminated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 154,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 153,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 152,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre has small cut inside wall

Pass 3 Sep 2011 148,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs rusting and lipped

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top ball joint

Fail 2 Sep 2011 148,591 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs rusting and lipped

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 31 Aug 2010 146,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 144,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 143,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 143,083 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 141,190 miles

both wing mirror glasses cracked slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2006 138,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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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S865 VBJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc 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 S865 VBJ, 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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What year was S865 VBJ registered?

S865 VBJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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