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T118 UCG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 152,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 144,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 140,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 139,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 139,165 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged 2 sides (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted 2 sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,999 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,950 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,859 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 131,827 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

chip swepted area

front brake pads wearing thin

general corrosion of vehicle

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated

slight interaction o/s/r light cluster

Fail 8 May 2015 131,827 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

chip swepted area

front brake pads wearing thin

general corrosion of vehicle

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated

slight interaction o/s/r light cluster

Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,336 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 102,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,599 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 111,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake requires adjustment

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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T118 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T118 UCG, 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 T118 UCG registered?

T118 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T118 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T118 UCG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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