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V690 KAM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

153,113 mi
Last recorded153,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 KAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 153,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY TOP SHOCKER MTG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY TOP SHOCKER MTG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 153,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY TOP SHOCKER MTG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BY TOP SHOCKER MTG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 150,716 miles

both sides rear chassis legs coroding

Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 143,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 139,184 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s rear inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s rear outer sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

vechile suspension lowered

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,278 miles

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

vechile suspension lowered

Fail 18 Dec 2020 135,262 miles

Brake rod insecure o/s handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

vechile suspension lowered

Pass 10 May 2019 131,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

o/s rear jacking point to chassis coroded

vechile suspension lowered

Fail 9 May 2019 131,125 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

o/s rear jacking point to chassis coroded

vechile suspension lowered

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,823 miles

Oil leak

mesh covers over head lights beam ok when tested

n/s outer sill holed not in mounting area

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,822 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

mesh covers over head lights beam ok when tested

n/s outer sill holed not in mounting area

Pass 16 May 2017 118,314 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 118,311 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,942 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall.

Offside rear suspension spring rusting.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,343 miles

both front wiper blades split slightly on edges.

both rear brake discs rusting slightly.

brake fluid level slightly low.

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall.

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease slightly.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 112,589 miles

slight blow from exhaust backbox.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

slight play in both front wheels.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,589 miles

slight blow from exhaust backbox.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

slight play in both front wheels.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,069 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 108,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,963 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 103,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,690 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,690 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 89,401 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 83,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 72,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 72,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad low warning lamp on

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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V690 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V690 KAM, 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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V690 KAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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