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S86 XDT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,879 mi
Last recorded151,879 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 151,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexie to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,568 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 141,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,636 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 137,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,829 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 120,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,742 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,879 miles

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

both front flexis pershied

Pass 21 Nov 2012 109,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 105,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 100,627 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,162 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 96,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,801 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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S86 XDT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S86 XDT, 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 S86 XDT registered?

S86 XDT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S86 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 XDT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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