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T860 KEW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,349 mi
Last recorded184,349 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT860 KEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,349 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 184,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 176,653 miles

Both track rod end boots deteriorated.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 167,221 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded around shock upper mounts.

Rear lower suspension arm mounts corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 158,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 148,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 148,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 140,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 140,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 134,496 miles

Front chassis/inner arches corroded.

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

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

Underbody/sills corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,047 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 121,607 miles

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded.

Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Nearside sill corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,671 miles

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded.

Nearside sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 115,619 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

Nearside sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,591 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

Nearside sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,342 miles

n/s outer sill rusting

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,609 miles

TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,741 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,587 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,446 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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T860 KEW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 T860 KEW, 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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T860 KEW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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