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T61 KEO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

195,521 mi
Last recorded195,521 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 KEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 195,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 195,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 192,065 miles

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

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

engine area

engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 188,559 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 188,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 184,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 182,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 182,210 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 179,065 miles

Small corroded hole nearside front inner sill

Pass 28 Aug 2019 178,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 173,266 miles

Nearside Steering rack end joint

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack end joint

Pass 16 Aug 2017 170,259 miles

Both outer sills corroded and holed

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack end joints.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 170,256 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement And offside "D" bushes and end links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both outer sills corroded and holed

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack end joints.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 162,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush torsion bar rear fixing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 158,270 miles

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

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 149,638 miles

EXHAUST TAIL BOX DETERIORATED

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 149,638 miles

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

EXHAUST TAIL BOX DETERIORATED

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,001 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 113,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 98,213 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,095 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 80,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2006 80,290 miles

front disc pads getting low

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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T61 KEO 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 74.1%.

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 T61 KEO, 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 T61 KEO registered?

T61 KEO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T61 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T61 KEO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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