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T859 KPU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,364 mi
Last recorded220,364 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 220,364 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 220,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 219,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 219,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 219,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 219,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 219,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 216,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 213,607 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 213,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 212,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 211,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 203,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 203,421 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 196,643 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 196,545 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 186,599 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 175,940 miles

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

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

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

front d bushes slight wear

Pass 9 Apr 2014 172,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 162,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 154,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 143,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 137,014 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 136,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 130,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 113,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 102,881 miles

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

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

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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T859 KPU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T859 KPU, 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 T859 KPU registered?

T859 KPU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T859 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T859 KPU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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