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V262 KGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,966 mi
Last recorded245,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 245,966 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 232,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 229,031 miles

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

Front exhaust blowing slightly on down pipe

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning sensor illuminated on dash

brake servo corroded

engine undertray insecure but not likely to detach

exhaust front bracket detached but not likely to detach

general underbody corrosion /sills etc

Fail 8 Jan 2021 229,031 miles

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

Front exhaust blowing slightly on down pipe

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning sensor illuminated on dash

brake servo corroded

engine undertray insecure but not likely to detach

exhaust front bracket detached but not likely to detach

general underbody corrosion /sills etc

Pass 14 Jan 2020 225,647 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust adequately supported

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

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

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

battery insecure

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2020 225,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2019 220,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch has fair surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 205/65/16 107/105t, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has fair surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch has fair surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light illuminated

heavy oil leak

registration plates are pressed steel, however they do reflect

Fail 7 Jan 2019 220,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch has fair surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 205/65/16 107/105t, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has fair surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch has fair surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light illuminated

heavy oil leak

registration plates are pressed steel, however they do reflect

Pass 3 Jan 2018 213,004 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 213,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 208,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2016 200,794 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 200,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 195,414 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 195,414 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 183,218 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 165,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 151,198 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 136,168 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 136,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 126,724 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

brake warning light displayed on dashboard

Fail 15 Sep 2008 126,723 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

brake warning light displayed on dashboard

Pass 25 Sep 2007 114,125 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 103,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 91,436 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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V262 KGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V262 KGT, 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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V262 KGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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