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T229 KVW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 67,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal as misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 66,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,526 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,542 miles

both front tyres perishing on side walls,no canvas showing or bulges when inspected advise customer to keep under observation

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres are starting to crack due to age, they need to be changed soon .

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,673 miles

Front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,399 miles

advise lift in both front upper ball joints

advise new exhaust system, blows at centre and rear boxes. also poor repair pre-centre box

advise new front iondicator bulbs (fading)

heavy corrosion to rear brake discs

minor play in n/s/f rack knucle

Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise lift in both front upper ball joints

advise new exhaust system, blows at centre and rear boxes. also poor repair pre-centre box

advise new front iondicator bulbs (fading)

heavy corrosion to rear brake discs

minor play in n/s/f rack knucle

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,699 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 39,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,630 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 39,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,760 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 38,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,800 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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T229 KVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T229 KVW, 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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T229 KVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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