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T956 KAG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,711 mi
Last recorded189,711 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 189,711 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Indicator switch operation poor

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parts of underside corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 189,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both outer sills corroded

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

Indicator switch operation poor

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parts of underside corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 189,304 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

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

Insicaror swich operation poor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 188,956 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not holed

Indicator switch operation poor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 188,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills corroded but not holed

direction indicator switch operation poor

Pass 1 May 2019 186,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills have slight corrosion

direction indicator switch operation poor

Pass 18 Apr 2018 185,544 miles

Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

direction indicator switch operation poor

Fail 17 Apr 2018 185,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills have slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

direction indicator switch operation poor

Pass 29 Apr 2017 184,752 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Outer Sills (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 184,752 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both Outer Sills (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 183,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 182,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 180,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 179,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 178,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 178,201 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 176,118 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 176,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 169,879 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

power steering belt slipping slightly

power steering belt very loose

Fail 13 May 2008 169,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

exhaust heat shield loose

power steering belt very loose

Pass 15 May 2007 163,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 160,763 miles

oil leak

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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T956 KAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T956 KAG, 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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T956 KAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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