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V496 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,503 mi
Last recorded198,503 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 198,503 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides on limit for mot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides near limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 193,221 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 192,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 192,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 188,643 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion forming on wheel arch

O/S/F and O/S/R brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 188,643 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion forming on wheel arch

O/S/F and O/S/R brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20565c15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 185,985 miles

Offside Front BACK PLATE WORN

Offside Rear BACK PLATE WORN AND RUSTY

Fail 29 Sep 2021 185,984 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front BACK PLATE WORN

Offside Rear BACK PLATE WORN AND RUSTY

Pass 17 Sep 2020 180,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 180,150 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 171,789 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 171,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 159,795 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,921 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Surface (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,921 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Surface (3.6.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 154,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 153,006 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 151,619 miles

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

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

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

offside front slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 149,340 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 147,958 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 147,956 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 146,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

abs ring on n/s/f driveshaft very rusty and snapped

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2010 146,681 miles

abs ring on n/s/f driveshaft very rusty and snapped

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2009 141,966 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 141,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside front cv joint ABS ring fractured

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 133,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 120,459 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake pad wiring damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2007 120,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake pad wiring damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2006 106,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 94,150 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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V496 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc 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 V496 OKK, 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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What year was V496 OKK registered?

V496 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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