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T235 KVW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,267 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake low reading but pasted brake test (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear has rusty band around inner and outer pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,004 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both tread shoulders and inner side wall cracking not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts on inner side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shock lower bushes perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,559 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,818 miles

All four brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brakes, consistent with condition of discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,508 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,379 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 82,379 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,575 miles

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

service brake low efficiency

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear service brake low

Fail 19 Oct 2015 74,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear service brake low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,033 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,900 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,726 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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T235 KVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T235 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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T235 KVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T235 KVW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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