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V497 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,709 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch panel/coil pack insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear inner bumper corroded

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

park brake cables deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower bumper frame corroded

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

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,681 miles

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

Central (Exhaust silencer corroded)

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (ALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear (Road wheel corroded)

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear (Bumper bar corroded)

Fail 3 Sep 2020 82,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central (Exhaust silencer corroded)

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (ALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear (Road wheel corroded)

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear (Bumper bar corroded)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,634 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 51,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 51,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V497 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V497 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 V497 OKK registered?

V497 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V497 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 OKK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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