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V498 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,638 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 94,636 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,826 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 89,821 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 86,816 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,480 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 83,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Slight damage to headlight glass

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,877 miles

Exhaust clamps corroding

Exhaust rear intermediate pipe cracked

Front Exhaust mounting defective Intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Slight damage to headlight glass

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,877 miles

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

Exhaust clamps corroding

Exhaust rear intermediate pipe cracked

Front Exhaust mounting defective Intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Slight damage to headlight glass

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,200 miles

Front Intermediate exhaust hanger arm corroded from exhaust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre splitting/cracking between tread blocks

Offside Minor damage to headlight glass

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear Intermediate front exhaust and clamp heavily corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,370 miles

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

Offside headlight glass chipped

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,581 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

shallow split in offside front tyre tread

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket rusted away from pipe

hand brake return spring broken

stone chip on offside headlamp

water tanks fitted covering some components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,530 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket rusted away from pipe

hand brake return spring broken

stone chip on offside headlamp

water tanks fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,081 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

parking brake cable return spring broken

Fail 14 Nov 2013 72,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

parking brake cable return spring broken

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,718 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

park brake return spring broken

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,299 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

parking brake cable return spring broken

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,268 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting slightly insecure

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,234 miles

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

offside headlamp glass slightly damaged

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake pads look low??

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,701 miles

exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2005 46,189 miles

centre exhaust box starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

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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V498 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 V498 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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V498 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V498 OKK shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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