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T4 KDU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,374 mi
Last recorded143,374 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 143,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 138,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,456 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,478 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,828 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 107,569 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 107,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded and narrow banding (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to metal (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn to minimum safe thickness lipped with internal corrosion (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,884 miles

brake discs all round worn and lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,867 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,665 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,607 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,302 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 456,685 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 45,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,197 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 KDU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T4 KDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T4 KDU registered?

T4 KDU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T4 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 KDU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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