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S980 CWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

163,144 mi
Last recorded163,144 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 163,144 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 160,565 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 156,646 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 155,267 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and off side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near and off side (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing near and off side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded near and off side

Pass 12 Jul 2022 152,923 miles

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Jun 2022 152,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Jun 2021 150,983 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 150,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 148,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 142,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance but not shining white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance but not shining white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,354 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing,mounting still in place,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm advise (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on number 3.

cambelt history,

Fail 22 Mar 2017 124,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing,mounting still in place,

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm advise (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on number 3.

cambelt history,

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,475 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,890 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,361 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,876 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END AND INNER STEERING RACK JOINT.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,916 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END AND INNER STEERING RACK JOINT.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 88,505 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 88,249 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 78,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,215 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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S980 CWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S980 CWV, 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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S980 CWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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