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V173 KGW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,789 mi
Last recorded206,789 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 KGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 206,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door handle modified

Fail 26 Aug 2025 206,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door handle modified

Pass 16 Aug 2024 198,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 195,490 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion inside clips. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 188,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 171,328 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 171,328 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 148,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,393 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 142,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2x outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,198 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 138,196 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat pipe bracket broken off & holed (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 130,015 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 130,015 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 122,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,499 miles

front flexies perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,314 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,067 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 93,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,451 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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V173 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V173 KGW, 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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What year was V173 KGW registered?

V173 KGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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