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808 JW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration808 JW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,893 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 87,893 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,191 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,730 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2022 83,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,353 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working roof marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,796 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,096 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 66,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 29,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 29,912 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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808 JW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 808 JW, 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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What year was 808 JW registered?

808 JW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is 808 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 808 JW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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