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V242 KAM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,199 mi
Last recorded200,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 KAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 200,199 miles

Central Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 198,166 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general under body corroded tested in wet condition

signs of repair filler covered in black sealer

Fail 28 Sep 2024 198,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general under body corroded tested in wet condition

Pass 19 Sep 2023 196,035 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded, not prescribed area

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 196,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 195,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 191,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 186,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 182,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 182,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 178,246 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 178,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 173,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 167,231 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot clip loose

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 167,231 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front cv boot clip loose

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 162,243 miles

Slight exhaust blow from centre of exhaust

Very slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 5 Sep 2015 153,691 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip device worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,469 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 6 Sep 2014 137,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s/f tyre on 2mm + worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 127,543 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 121,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 121,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,187 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,689 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 94,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 94,042 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 78,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,574 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 62,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V242 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V242 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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V242 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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