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T730 KVW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,980 mi
Last recorded162,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT730 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 162,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 162,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 153,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 146,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 136,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,920 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 126,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,179 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 107,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 97,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,312 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,089 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,319 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,920 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 41,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,213 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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T730 KVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T730 KVW, 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 T730 KVW registered?

T730 KVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T730 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T730 KVW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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