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T101 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,438 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 114,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 113,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

the offside front wheel is leaning in at the top suggesting the camber angle needs checking

Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 111,668 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre aged (2011) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,713 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

both sides rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,744 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp the lens is broken and shows a white light to the rear (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

the exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,677 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 107,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,495 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,962 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,625 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,625 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,895 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,895 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 92,024 miles

there is a slight bulge forming in the nearside rear tyre also the offside rear brake light flickers when tapped

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,855 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,343 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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T101 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T101 MLL, 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 T101 MLL registered?

T101 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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