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V104 KDG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

162,027 mi
Last recorded162,027 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 162,027 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all either corroded or covered in under body sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to jacking point inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 160,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 160,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 159,502 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 159,502 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 158,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 158,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 155,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 155,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 153,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very slight corrosion osf inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,059 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 152,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced With in 30 cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 150,815 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drivers door difficult to open

Fail 24 Feb 2018 150,815 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door difficult to open

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2016 146,995 miles

o/s lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2015 140,688 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 140,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 135,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,862 miles

corrosion front offside outer sill

Fail 3 Jan 2014 130,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

corrosion front offside outer sill

Pass 3 Jan 2013 126,701 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 126,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 120,544 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamps loose

rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 120,544 miles

Oil leak

headlamps loose

rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 105,770 miles

rack mounting bushes splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2010 105,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rack mounting bushes splitting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,653 miles

offside steering rack end has slight amount of play

Pass 14 Dec 2007 90,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 80,015 miles

Offside Rear 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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V104 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V104 KDG, 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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V104 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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