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S98 MGC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,959 mi
Last recorded135,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 MGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 135,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 127,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,813 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 120,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 117,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 115,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 109,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 109,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,493 miles

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

steering has slight play in inner joints

Fail 13 Jan 2016 107,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

steering has slight play in inner joints

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,111 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 103,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,936 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 100,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,301 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 98,253 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,842 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,530 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,485 miles

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.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 69,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 61,392 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 57,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S98 MGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 S98 MGC, 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 S98 MGC registered?

S98 MGC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S98 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 MGC shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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