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V469 KEW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,382 mi
Last recorded231,382 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV469 KEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 231,382 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 227,382 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 223,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 218,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 213,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 25 Nov 2021 213,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 20 Oct 2020 208,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2020 208,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2019 202,992 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 197,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 195,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 188,796 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front shocks corroded

plastic under trays fitted

underside and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 188,786 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front shocks corroded

plastic under trays fitted

underside and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 180,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front shock casings corroded

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 3 Nov 2015 180,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shock casings corroded

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Oct 2014 171,669 miles

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

rear steel brake pipes covered in grase

Fail 28 Oct 2014 171,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear steel brake pipes covered in grase

Pass 31 Oct 2013 167,242 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Oct 2012 157,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 149,287 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 138,052 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 1,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 118,246 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 105,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 105,868 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 95,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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V469 KEW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 2,461cc 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 V469 KEW, 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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V469 KEW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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