MOT Status
ValidMileage
257,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Horn temperamental
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)
service brake pedal feels slightly light. will need further investigation,
slight amount of smoke coming from exhaust.
vehicle presented with rear seat in bed position at time of test. unable to do rear seatbelt inspection.
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary latch not working (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
both rear metal brake pipes require attention soon
gear knob missing
rear pads low
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
offside front indicator lens cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both fron flexi hoses slightly deterated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front section of park brake cable starting to corrode
osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated
slight damage to ns obligatory mirror but not adversly affecting drivers view
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front section of park brake cable starting to corrode
osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated
slight damage to ns obligatory mirror but not adversly affecting drivers view
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S8 PVF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S8 PVF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S8 PVF?
You can check the full history of S8 PVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S8 PVF registered?
S8 PVF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.
Is S8 PVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S8 PVF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S8 PVF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S8 PVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.