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T518 KDP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

243,816 mi
Last recorded243,816 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 KDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 243,816 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on inner edge of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 243,781 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on inner edge of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 240,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 236,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 232,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 227,040 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 221,443 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 216,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 211,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 205,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 199,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 193,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 187,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 181,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 176,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s seat belt buckle casing missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 176,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s seat belt buckle casing missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 154,372 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 154,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 147,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 138,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 131,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,785 miles

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

coolant level low

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside rear tyre badly perished

nearside tail light lens cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

coolant level low

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside rear tyre badly perished

nearside tail light lens cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,952 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 118,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres pershing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 26 Aug 2005 112,882 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 112,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine tray fitted †

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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T518 KDP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T518 KDP, 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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T518 KDP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T518 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 KDP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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