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T101 OKW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,645 mi
Last recorded90,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 OKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 90,645 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,863 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,592 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 65,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 55,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split ( replaced ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split ( replaced ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 47,106 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front inner brakepads looking low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside headlamp lens melting

Fail 5 Jan 2017 41,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside headlamp lens melting

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,596 miles

item removed from drivers veiw

n/s/r tyre is approaching limit 215/55/17/w

Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,172 miles

front bull bar is loose

Pass 3 Jan 2014 28,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 6,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 6,457 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

very slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2008 6,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 4,708 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 4,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,621 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 OKW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

T101 OKW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 1999.

Is T101 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T101 OKW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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