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T49 KEO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

190,466 mi
Last recorded190,466 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 KEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 190,466 miles

Brake servo rusty at joint

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sill section holed/corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 187,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sill section holed/corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 182,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nicks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 182,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nicks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 179,059 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive ANTIFREEZE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 179,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive ANTIFREEZE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 173,470 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 173,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 169,034 miles

Steering wheel top half section flexing up and down but not exposed for inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2021 169,034 miles

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

Steering wheel top half section flexing up and down but not exposed for inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2020 164,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 164,947 miles

Brake cable damaged Front to rear cable frayed through guide (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill corroded through next to suspension lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Central inner sill and floor corroded not affecting structural strength

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 159,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 152,997 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 152,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,756 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 140,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,505 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all wheels have very slight buckles on inner rims

corrosion in exhaust system

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

very slight oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 133,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all wheels have very slight buckles on inner rims

corrosion in exhaust system

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

very slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 128,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 122,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 116,578 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,890 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 105,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,150 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 94,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,051 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 83,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 65,930 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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T49 KEO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T49 KEO, 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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T49 KEO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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