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V508 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,600 mi
Last recorded173,600 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 173,600 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 173,572 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Heavily corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 169,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 161,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear very close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 155,452 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 155,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 128,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,718 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,191 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 93,222 miles

All passenger seats removed from vehicle

Outer side wall of both offside tyres perished

Radiator cap missing and oil level on min.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 93,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

All passenger seats removed from vehicle

Outer side wall of both offside tyres perished

Radiator cap missing and oil level on min.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front outer sill corroded but not exssesively

offside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,989 miles

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,510 miles

power steering pump noisey when warm

radiator slightly corroded

rear tyre outer walls deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,977 miles

power steering pump noisey but not effecting use

rear tyres showing signs of age as slight cracks(perishing)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,713 miles

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

all tyres cracking on side walls †power steering pump slightly noisey

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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V508 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V508 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V508 OKK registered?

V508 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V508 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 OKK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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