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S877 SKM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,599 mi
Last recorded94,599 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 SKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 94,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

battery positive terminal loose

handbrake leaver as slight free play

Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

battery positive terminal loose

handbrake leaver as slight free play

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,700 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,513 miles

Offside Rear seat has two stalks[no corresponding belt[s]

Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,645 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 90,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 87,703 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 87,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. broken adjuster replaced by solid fixed bolt and nut---- no adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s/f brake hose on R/H lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 85,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,286 miles

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 80,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 72,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,143 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,433 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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S877 SKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S877 SKM, 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 S877 SKM registered?

S877 SKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S877 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 SKM shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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