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S868 UDB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

257,176 mi
Last recorded257,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 UDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 257,176 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general under body corrasion

Pass 21 Jul 2025 256,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 255,416 miles

GERERAL UNDESIDE GETTING CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 254,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 256,850 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 252,913 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2021 252,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2020 251,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres cracking on inside

exhaust head shield loose

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 251,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres cracking on inside

exhaust head shield loose

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 248,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 243,129 miles

Oil leak

panel under radiator corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 243,122 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

panel under radiator corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 242,802 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 228,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 215,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 207,637 miles

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

nearside rear light lens slight damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 196,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 183,475 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 183,475 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 173,696 miles

N/S seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 173,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 164,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 154,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

advise slight play in steering rack at offside & nearside

Pass 15 Feb 2006 144,428 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE BALANCE AT23% BUT OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 144,396 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake balance at 25% but ok at time of mot test

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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S868 UDB 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 S868 UDB, 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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S868 UDB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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