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T581 KAG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,702 mi
Last recorded202,702 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 202,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 202,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 202,457 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 200,556 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 200,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 200,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Aug 2018 200,174 miles

all brake pipes and ferules are rusty.

oil leaks.

os outer cv boot is weeping.

rear road springs are rusty

rear x-member and inner and outer sills are rusty.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 197,506 miles

rear cross member and ns inner and outer sills are rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2016 196,830 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 196,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 193,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 192,197 miles

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded

offsie front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 4 Mar 2013 239,803 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 139,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes under sealed

slight play in off side front steering rack tie rod

Fail 25 Nov 2011 239,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes under sealed

slight play in off side front steering rack tie rod

Pass 19 Aug 2010 239,128 miles

coolant leak

corrosion on brake pipes

sligth play on hubs

wear on discs and pads

Fail 18 Aug 2010 239,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coolant leak

corrosion on brake pipes

sligth play on hubs

wear on discs and pads

Pass 6 Aug 2009 237,750 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 236,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 233,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 231,274 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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T581 KAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T581 KAG, 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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T581 KAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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