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V702 KAV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

260,880 mi
Last recorded260,880 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 KAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 260,880 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 260,874 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp loose

Offside Front Indicator unit loose

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 255,333 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underneath has some corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 251,178 miles

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

nearside door sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 251,023 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 251,023 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 249,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 240,886 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 233,247 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 233,243 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned insecure likely to be come detached from rack (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 229,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 223,146 miles

Offside Front steering rack damp

Fail 1 Sep 2017 223,146 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever for hand brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area has 3 holes in one area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front steering rack damp

Pass 26 Aug 2016 218,917 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 218,917 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 210,757 miles

N/S/F step very rusty but not near any prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2015 210,757 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F step very rusty but not near any prescribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2012 200,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 185,124 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 185,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 176,595 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 176,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 162,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 191,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 183,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 173,789 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

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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V702 KAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V702 KAV, 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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V702 KAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V702 KAV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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