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S995 VWF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,121 mi
Last recorded248,121 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 248,121 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 238,405 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 228,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 228,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp setting device missing impeding the correct alignment being achieved. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp setting device missing impeding the correct alignment being achieved. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 219,312 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light damage on the inner & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 219,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The pipe along the rear arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The pipe along the rear arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded where they clip to the body near the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light damage on the inner & outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 209,342 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded where they clip to the body by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe along the rear arm is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe along the rear arm is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 209,328 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded where they clip to the body by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe along the rear arm is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe along the rear arm is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 202,146 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front are loosing their colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In the rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 202,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split open in the inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front are loosing their colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In the rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 196,694 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe that feeds the flexible is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Damage to the outer sill.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged The outer plastic covers have come away from the seat belt latch. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 196,694 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The pipe that feeds the flexible is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Damage to the outer sill.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged The outer plastic covers have come away from the seat belt latch. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 191,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Damage to the outer sill.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective The ends of the blade are split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 183,977 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 183,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' paper holder (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 178,806 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 178,806 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 178,780 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 178,773 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2014 178,657 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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S995 VWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S995 VWF, 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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S995 VWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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