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V208 LKM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

223,435 mi
Last recorded223,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 LKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 223,435 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 223,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported N/S/R & O/S/R Brake pipes incorrectly secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

O/S & N/S Handbrake cable mounting corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 218,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 218,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 209,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 209,334 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 200,489 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 200,488 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 200,488 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 192,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 192,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 190,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 190,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 184,471 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

wipers not tested

Fail 16 Jan 2019 184,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

wipers not tested

Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f step corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 177,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 167,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 167,900 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 162,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 154,699 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2015 154,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2013 143,136 miles

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

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

blue smoke from exhaust

brake pad watning light on ( wire broken)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 143,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

blue smoke from exhaust

brake pad watning light on ( wire broken)

Fail 6 Jan 2013 131,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ball joint dust covers slighty perrished

brake pade warning lamp on dash

exhaust system heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jan 2013 131,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ball joint dust covers slighty perrished

brake pade warning lamp on dash

exhaust system heat shield loose

Pass 23 Dec 2011 124,693 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2010 115,699 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

engine smokey at idle

Fail 31 Dec 2010 115,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

brake pad warning light staying on

engine smokey at idle

Pass 5 Jan 2010 106,809 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 2 Jan 2010 106,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light staying on

nearside front brake hose perished

Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light staying on

emits light blue smoke

Fail 4 Dec 2008 96,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light staying on

emits light blue smoke

Pass 28 Dec 2007 84,786 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,621 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 70,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V208 LKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 V208 LKM, 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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V208 LKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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