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V788 JKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,640 mi
Last recorded62,640 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 62,640 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,985 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,542 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,398 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 43,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind cat on mounting bracket attatchment (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 43,079 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just behind cat on mounting bracket attatchment (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,141 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 39,141 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,338 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,352 miles

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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V788 JKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V788 JKE, 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 V788 JKE registered?

V788 JKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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