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T4 JKV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

181,776 mi
Last recorded181,776 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 JKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 181,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 181,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 175,254 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 175,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 169,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 169,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 165,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,707 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 154,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 152,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill small hole but not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Oct 2019 152,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill small hole but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 146,774 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer front lower sills rusty inner/outer

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 142,342 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Outer front lower sills rusty inner/outer

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

advise drivers door catch intermittent fault

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,839 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Oct 2014 129,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 129,973 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 120,160 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,799 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls perished

n/s/r indicator lens repaired with tape

nail in o/s/r tyre

play within steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 115,092 miles

n/s/r indicator lens repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre walls starting to perish

oil leak

slight play within steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r indicator lens repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre walls starting to perish

oil leak

slight play within steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 109,334 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre walls starting to perish

very slight play within steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,219 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f outer tyre wall perished

n/s/r tyre 0n 2.5mm

Fail 17 Sep 2008 103,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

n/s/f outer tyre wall perished

n/s/r tyre 0n 2.5mm

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,349 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 97,210 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,730 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 91,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T4 JKV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc 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 T4 JKV, 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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What year was T4 JKV registered?

T4 JKV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T4 JKV shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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