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T989 KLL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,624 mi
Last recorded164,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 KLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 164,624 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 164,624 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 164,450 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorbers have slightly worn bushes in both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front both front inner wheel arches under headlights corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 164,443 miles

Front inner wheel arches under headlights corroded

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 164,436 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 164,436 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 164,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 164,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 164,348 miles

Front both shock absorber rubber mountings perished

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 164,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both shock absorber rubber mountings perished

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 160,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear exhaust incomplete

Fail 21 Dec 2017 160,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear exhaust incomplete

Pass 17 Jan 2017 160,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear exhaust incomplete

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fan belt deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 160,427 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 160,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

alt belt damaged

rear exhaust box missing

Fail 25 Oct 2014 160,406 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

alt belt damaged by brocken ideler roller

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 158,382 miles

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

n\s\f tyre low inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 158,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n\s\f tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 155,728 miles

o\s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2011 155,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o\s mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2010 145,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 145,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 143,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 125,083 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 125,042 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 111,819 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 92,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T989 KLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T989 KLL, 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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T989 KLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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