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S897 YBP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,834 mi
Last recorded217,834 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 YBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 217,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 217,718 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 213,959 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 213,922 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 211,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 211,172 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 211,169 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 209,521 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 May 2019 205,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 200,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc backing plates corroded

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack drumsticks

Fail 18 May 2018 200,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc backing plates corroded

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack drumsticks

Pass 3 Jun 2017 195,816 miles

slight play in front drumsticks

Fail 19 May 2017 195,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in front drumsticks

Pass 24 May 2016 194,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 193,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 192,379 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 189,768 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front flexi brake pipes perished

offside rear light lens broken

rear cross member corroded

rear number plate damaged

steering wheel cover loose

stone chip windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2012 186,197 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2011 184,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 184,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 178,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 171,985 miles

nearside rear reflector cracked

nearside rear tyre wear on edges

offside rear fog light lens cracked

offside rear indicator len cracked

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 11 Jun 2008 161,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 161,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 150,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 150,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 137,446 miles

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

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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S897 YBP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S897 YBP, 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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S897 YBP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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