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S8 PVF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,895 mi
Last recorded257,895 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 PVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 257,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 255,863 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 255,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 250,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 246,617 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 246,606 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn temperamental

Pass 21 Jun 2021 244,706 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 244,706 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 240,978 miles

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.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 240,896 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 234,215 miles

both rear metal brake pipes require attention soon

gear knob missing

rear pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 229,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 224,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2015 224,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 221,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 215,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 215,606 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 207,216 miles

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

both fron flexi hoses slightly deterated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 195,572 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 195,559 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 186,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 186,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 182,455 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 182,449 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 150,874 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2006 130,182 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 107,266 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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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.

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What year was S8 PVF registered?

S8 PVF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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