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V224 KAM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

297,384 mi
Last recorded297,384 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 KAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 297,384 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sliding door rollers deterioated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

stering rack rubber mountings deterioated

Fail 2 Oct 2025 297,384 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sliding door rollers deterioated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

stering rack rubber mountings deterioated

Pass 12 Sep 2024 291,498 miles

Central Front seat belt slow to retract

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sliding door runners defective door operating ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

fuel cap broken seal ok

Fail 11 Sep 2024 291,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ns and os D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front seat belt slow to retract

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sliding door runners defective door operating ok

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

fuel cap broken seal ok

Pass 11 Sep 2023 281,539 miles

Central Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear including up to and pos behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 281,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ns and os rear affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear including up to and pos behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 274,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 274,211 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 263,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rear and ns front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 255,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rear and ns front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 255,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rear and ns front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 243,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 243,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 227,713 miles

N/S/F door locking pin weak

N/S/F road wheel distorted on outer bead edge

N/S/F tyre deteriorated on outer side wall( tread at 3mm)

N/S/R seat removed at time of test

N/S/R tyre deteriorated/distorted on inner sections of tread (tread at 2mm)195/70 r 15 c

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

O/S/F tyre deteriorated and tread wearing close to limit( tread at 2mm) 195/70 r 15 c

O/S/R position lamp slight affected but the use of another light

O/S/R tyre deteriorated /distorted on inner section of tread

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding

brake comp valve stiff

brake pipe front to rear corroding

engine damp of oil

exhaust down pipe hitting on front anti roll bar

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

front registration plated damaged

fuel cap damaged but not affecting the sealing device

slight lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

temp gauge appears not to be working

wipers smear/noisy

Fail 1 Aug 2018 227,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F door locking pin weak

N/S/F road wheel distorted on outer bead edge

N/S/F tyre deteriorated on outer side wall( tread at 3mm)

N/S/R tyre deteriorated/distorted on inner sections of tread (tread at 2mm)195/70 r 15 c

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

O/S/F tyre deteriorated and tread wearing close to limit( tread at 2mm) 195/70 r 15 c

O/S/R position lamp slight affected but the use of another light

O/S/R tyre deteriorated /distorted on inner section of tread

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding

brake comp valve stiff

brake pipe front to rear corroding

engine damp of oil

exhaust down pipe hitting on front anti roll bar

fair amount of play in N/S/R seat base but seat still secure

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still supported

front registration plated damaged

fuel cap damaged but not affecting the sealing device

service light shown on dash

slight lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

temp gauge appears not to be working

wipers smear/noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2017 210,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F brake pads worn and wearing close to limit(worn more then O/S/F)(discs slightly corroded)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R seat belt has a small nick in webbing

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN AND VERY CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT

both front tyres worn/perishing on outer side wall

both rear brake flexis perishing

both rear brake pipes too flexis on calipers slightly corroded

engine oil and coolant on min

exhaust down pipe heat shield hitting on anti roll bar

exhaust heat shield above cat lose

front centre seat has child seat fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

fuel cap damaged but not affecting the seal

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads wear sensors not connected

service light and brake pad warning light shown on dash

slight lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

Fail 26 Jul 2017 210,071 miles

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

Emissions not tested due cam belt (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F brake pads worn and wearing close to limit(worn more then O/S/F)(discs slightly corroded)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R seat belt has a small nick in webbing

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN AND VERY CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT

both front tyres worn/perishing on outer side wall

both rear brake flexis perishing

both rear brake pipes too flexis on calipers slightly corroded

engine oil and coolant on min

exhaust down pipe heat shield hitting on anti roll bar

exhaust heat shield above cat lose

front centre seat has child seat fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

fuel cap damaged but not affecting the seal

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads wear sensors not connected

service light and brake pad warning light shown on dash

slight lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

Pass 11 Aug 2016 195,881 miles

ADVISE ALL ENGINE BAY VAC HOSES REPLACED

ADVISE NEW TURBO BOOST SAMPLE BUNG AS LOOSE

GEARSHIFT SIEZING, ADVISE LUB

N/S MIRROR ASSEM REQUIRES REPLACMENT

N/S/R LAMP DIMMER THAN O/S, BOTH HAVE EARTH ISSUES

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SERVICE LAMP ON

TEMP GAUGE N/W

both rear tyres losing shape, suspect worn rear shocks

damage to n/s/f outer rim

front pad sensor poor repair, o/s/r pulled from pad. PAD WARNING ON

n/s/r trailing arm brake pipe corroded

no pollen filter hosing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 195,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REQUIRES CENTER BOX AND REAR (7.1.1)

Horn not working requires horn and new crimp ends (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush ARB LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel N/S/R CALIPER U/S (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ALL ENGINE BAY VAC HOSES REPLACED

ADVISE NEW TURBO BOOST SAMPLE BUNG AS LOOSE

GEARSHIFT SIEZING, ADVISE LUB

N/S MIRROR ASSEM REQUIRES REPLACMENT

N/S/R LAMP DIMMER THAN O/S, BOTH HAVE EARTH ISSUES

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SERVICE LAMP ON

TEMP GAUGE N/W

both rear tyres losing shape, suspect worn rear shocks

damage to n/s/f outer rim

front pad sensor poor repair, o/s/r pulled from pad. PAD WARNING ON

n/s/r trailing arm brake pipe corroded

no pollen filter hosing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 179,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

DAMAGE TO FRONT N/S, NEW HEADLAMP FITTED POST TEST.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake wear warning light on

exhaust cat pipe to centre section clamp corroded away

exhaust heatshields loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler cap damaged but sealing arrangement ok

minor fuel seepage at pump area

Fail 31 Jul 2015 179,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake wear warning light on

exhaust cat pipe to centre section clamp corroded away

exhaust heatshields loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler cap damaged but sealing arrangement ok

minor fuel seepage at pump area

Pass 9 Aug 2014 163,099 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD END DUST BOOTS SPLIT BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT ETC.

KAT PIPE MISSING SUPPORT BAR

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE, WORN TO OUTER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT IN FIRST 30%, ADVISE TYRE ASAP 195/70/15C

NO POLLEN FILTER COVER

O/S/R TYRE 3MM AT BEST AND IN POOR GENERAL CONDITION.

SPARE NOT IN CARRIER, WHEEL IN VEHICLE AND U/S WITH CORDS SHOWING THROUGH

VEHICLE HEATSHIELD ABOVE KAT INSECURE !!

battery semi insecure, advise spacer bar added

brake comp valve sticky, advise lubrication.

minor play in both o/s upper and lower ball joints

n/s tie road end and n/s rack knucle have play

Fail 8 Aug 2014 163,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BOTH TRACK ROD END DUST BOOTS SPLIT BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT ETC.

KAT PIPE MISSING SUPPORT BAR

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE, WORN TO OUTER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT IN FIRST 30%, ADVISE TYRE ASAP 195/70/15C

NO POLLEN FILTER COVER

O/S/R TYRE 3MM AT BEST AND IN POOR GENERAL CONDITION.

SPARE NOT IN CARRIER, WHEEL IN VEHICLE AND U/S WITH CORDS SHOWING THROUGH

VEHICLE HEATSHIELD ABOVE KAT INSECURE !!

battery semi insecure, advise spacer bar added

brake comp valve sticky, advise lubrication.

minor play in both o/s upper and lower ball joints

n/s tie road end and n/s rack knucle have play

o/s wiper blade very poor, advise replacement. n/s poor.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 149,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 149,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 134,664 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 132,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,315 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 121,314 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,938 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2009 93,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 86,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,701 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Aug 2006 70,446 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

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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V224 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V224 KAM, 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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V224 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 1999.

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