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V488 KEW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,903 mi
Last recorded144,903 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 KEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 144,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 143,333 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 143,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s ands n/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,313 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box & tail pipes in poor cond. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front wind screen damaged

n/s mid inner sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2023 139,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r & pipe to n/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box & tail pipes in poor cond. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front wind screen damaged

n/s mid inner sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box & tail pipes in poor cond. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front wind screen slightly damaged

n/s mid inner sill corroded at present away from any prescribed areas

n/s outer c.v boot perished

Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box in poor cond (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front wind screen slightly damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2021 135,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box in poor cond (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front wind screen slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,366 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front wind screen slightly damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2020 134,365 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached n/s/r top mount bolt incorect ?? (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front wind screen slightly damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,023 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 132,786 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing ?

o/s/r tyre bald & badly perished on inner edge.cracks showing but at present not exsposing ply or cords.advice , REPLACE TYRE SOON !!

Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,558 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 129,546 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,103 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,159 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,097 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 74,359 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,440 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 54,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 40,686 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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V488 KEW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V488 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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V488 KEW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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