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S99 JTK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

273,594 mi
Last recorded273,594 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 JTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 273,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 273,097 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 273,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 272,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 271,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 268,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 265,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 261,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 261,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 253,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 241,579 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 241,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 217,903 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 217,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 197,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 195,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

vehicle outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 190,285 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 190,285 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 183,599 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 176,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 176,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 167,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 166,635 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 153,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 142,557 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 142,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake cables starting to corrode recomend replacement

Pass 19 Jan 2006 134,202 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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S99 JTK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S99 JTK, 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 S99 JTK registered?

S99 JTK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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