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T4 KBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

255,629 mi
Last recorded255,629 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 KBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 255,629 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear valance corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 255,476 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear valance corroed

Pass 19 Jul 2022 254,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear valance corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 254,293 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear valance corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 249,779 miles

Rear VALANCE COOREDED

Fail 17 Mar 2020 249,779 miles

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

Rear VALANCE COOREDED

Pass 2 Oct 2018 248,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 246,048 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 246,048 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 240,059 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 233,823 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 228,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight water leak on front housing.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 228,800 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight water leak on front housing.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 221,839 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 221,833 miles

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

Brake discs worn but not significantly weakend.

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 216,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre low + cracking

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2012 216,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre low + cracking

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 208,641 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 208,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 196,838 miles

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

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

slight play n/s of steering

Fail 28 Jul 2010 196,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s of steering

Pass 23 Jul 2009 184,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible fault on n/s rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2008 171,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 171,930 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 161,131 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 161,047 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 148,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 135,533 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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T4 KBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KBL, 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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T4 KBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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