1999 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T273 KGY
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 183,506 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T273 KGY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 183,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T273 KGY Mileage History
- 19/06/200675,623 mi
- 18/06/200782,469 mi+6,846 mi
- 16/06/200891,407 mi+8,938 mi
- 17/06/200998,147 mi+6,740 mi
- 18/06/200968,163 mi-29,984 mi
- 11/06/2010105,574 mi+37,411 mi
- 08/06/2011110,824 mi+5,250 mi
- 10/06/2011110,840 mi+16 mi
- 23/07/2012116,098 mi+5,258 mi
- 23/07/2012116,098 mi
- 28/06/2013121,306 mi+5,208 mi
- 16/06/2014126,140 mi+4,834 mi
- 19/06/2015132,927 mi+6,787 mi
- 22/06/2015132,930 mi+3 mi
- 22/11/2016133,902 mi+972 mi
- 24/11/2016144,693 mi+10,791 mi
- 21/11/2017135,995 mi-8,698 mi
- 23/11/2018139,270 mi+3,275 mi
- 12/11/2019147,350 mi+8,080 mi
- 16/11/2020157,910 mi+10,560 mi
- 16/11/2020157,910 mi
- 06/12/2021167,421 mi+9,511 mi
- 14/12/2022171,326 mi+3,905 mi
- 14/12/2022171,326 mi
- 08/12/2023176,348 mi+5,022 mi
- 04/02/2025178,153 mi+1,805 mi
- 02/03/2026183,506 mi+5,353 mi
Average of roughly 5,476 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T273 KGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (T273 KGY) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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