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S917 XOO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests37 (16 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate43.2%

Mileage

206,240 mi
Last recorded206,240 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 XOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 21 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 206,240 miles

Front REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORROSION

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front track rod worn to limit

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR

STONE CHIP TO LIMIT CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 19 Dec 2023 206,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORROSION

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front track rod worn to limit

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR

STONE CHIP TO LIMIT CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 27 Nov 2023 206,232 miles

All direction indicators not working all offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Dropside insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached rear panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tailgate likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 200,402 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 200,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 193,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 193,673 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 187,991 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 187,823 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2019 182,166 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 182,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Dropside damaged and likely to cause injury ns (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 175,357 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 175,357 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 175,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 175,265 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 169,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 169,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 168,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front check strap damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 162,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside door check strap

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 162,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside door check strap

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 154,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 154,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,043 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

adv spare wheel holder lose

Fail 20 Aug 2014 147,043 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv spare wheel holder lose

Pass 21 Aug 2013 140,457 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 140,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 134,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 134,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 131,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 131,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,931 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 124,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jan 2009 116,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Aug 2008 114,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 108,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 108,102 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S917 XOO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.2%.

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 S917 XOO, 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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S917 XOO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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