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T189 KKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

157,216 mi
Last recorded157,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,216 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and front inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Jan 2025 155,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear foot break has slight in balance and service effort is low

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Jan 2024 152,902 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2023 150,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 146,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear bumper support bracket is corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 143,446 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill by step into rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,039 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Rear bumper bar corroded and poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,120 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,787 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 110,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,621 miles

Complete exhaust system is in a poor state

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,091 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

nearside rear tyre cut to outer wall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear to outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2006 77,222 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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T189 KKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T189 KKE, 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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T189 KKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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