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T797 KBV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,738 mi
Last recorded108,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 KBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,738 miles

General Corrosion through out underside

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 108,738 miles

General Corrosion through out underside

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be coming from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,090 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 106,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,057 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cut in nsf tyre(not exposing ply)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,113 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,688 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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T797 KBV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T797 KBV, 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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T797 KBV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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