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S970 MJW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

249,065 mi
Last recorded249,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 249,065 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beam behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Below side door floor/step/door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield rattling

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under side covered thick under seal

Pass 10 Jan 2025 248,675 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 248,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 247,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 17 Oct 2023 247,763 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Panel attached to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill in multiple places marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill along bottom of sliding door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 239,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine noisey

engine oil level between min and max

exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 27 Sep 2022 239,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine noisey

engine oil level between min and max

exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Oct 2021 225,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 220,253 miles

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Non Standard Suspension Components Fitted

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

non standard headlamps fitted including indicators

Fail 21 Oct 2020 220,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Non Standard Suspension Components Fitted

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

non standard headlamps fitted including indicators

Pass 11 Mar 2019 208,877 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 208,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 206,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 203,569 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 203,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 202,480 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear slight wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inside edges 215/55/16vr

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front suspension arm bushes parished

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 202,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16vr (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear slight wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inside edges 215/55/16vr

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front suspension arm bushes parished

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 201,192 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 201,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 196,900 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 196,900 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front pads low.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 193,725 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 193,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 185,826 miles

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

both front inner steering arm joints have slight play

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 185,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

both front inner steering arm joints have slight play

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 180,525 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 180,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 175,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 171,016 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 171,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 165,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 153,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 142,141 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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S970 MJW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 S970 MJW, 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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S970 MJW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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