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V46 KUG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

225,249 mi
Last recorded225,249 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 225,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 224,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 223,832 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 223,822 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 223,136 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 223,131 miles

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

General under body corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 222,771 miles

General underbody corrosion/covered in underseal.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 222,769 miles

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

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

General underbody corrosion/covered in underseal.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 222,594 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 222,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 221,835 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 217,747 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 217,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb insecure (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function seized (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 209,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 209,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 200,028 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 200,024 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 196,299 miles

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

drivers door check strap poor

Pass 20 Aug 2014 192,011 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre side walls cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 189,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 186,475 miles

please note that rear brake effort is lower than other van of same type.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 177,292 miles

small stonechips in unswept area

Pass 24 Feb 2009 169,141 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 169,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 162,237 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 162,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 141,808 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 141,808 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

nearside wiper judders

offside wiper judders

Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,098 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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V46 KUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V46 KUG, 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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V46 KUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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