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V62 KUG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

103,079 mi
Last recorded103,079 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 103,079 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer bumper retaining bracket missing

Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,077 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard short exhaust system fitted in place of original, front mounting bypassed. VW parts catalogue page provided to presenter for reference (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced damp in headlight affecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded and large hole in central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bumper retaining bracket not connected to bumper

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer bumper retaining bracket missing

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,684 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 98,683 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam aftermarket steering wheel restricts switch operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 94,246 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,206 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,568 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,566 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,523 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 80,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,577 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,412 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,006 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 74,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 71,835 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,804 miles

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

advise rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 28 Dec 2011 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,508 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing ply/cords

rest of tyre side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,812 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 64,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,271 miles

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,148 miles

no plates slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,553 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 52,550 miles

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

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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V62 KUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V62 KUG, 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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V62 KUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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