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S945 SPW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 SPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 126,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Base plate is corroded and advised to have replaced (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal feels spongy

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 126,921 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,504 miles

Both n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding

Brakes feel slightly spongy. Advised to have the brake fluid replaced.

Centre and rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 124,501 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 120,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 120,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,075 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 118,071 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel spill pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 116,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,986 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,493 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,809 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre perishing (splitting)

Nearside rear tyre perishing (splitting)

Offside front tyre perishing (splitting)

Offside rear tyre perishing (splitting)

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,809 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perishing (splitting)

Nearside rear tyre perishing (splitting)

Offside front tyre perishing (splitting)

Offside rear tyre perishing (splitting)

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,635 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,982 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,345 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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S945 SPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S945 SPW, 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

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What year was S945 SPW registered?

S945 SPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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