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T198 KKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,421 mi
Last recorded184,421 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 184,421 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 184,418 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive damage to sump near plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 178,778 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 174,182 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 174,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 163,726 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 163,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 159,798 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 159,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,478 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2018 151,751 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cracks to the tread area

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

Fail 1 May 2018 151,748 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cracks to the tread area

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 148,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

hand brake just passed 16 %

Pass 17 Mar 2016 142,045 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,527 miles

service indicator flashing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 131,526 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service indicator flashing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 121,777 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 113,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,250 miles

intermitent fault on o/s/f door catch

Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 78,503 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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T198 KKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T198 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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T198 KKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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