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T126 UHH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,758 mi
Last recorded134,758 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 132,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,949 miles

flat spot on n/s front disc

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,423 miles

2x headlamp poor beam

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,469 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,528 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

front water pipe corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front subframe starting to rust

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,326 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 117,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,120 miles

middle section exhaust corroded/slight blow

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle section exhaust corroded/slight blow

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,817 miles

front discs worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2015 106,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

exhaust deteriorated

front discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,299 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,661 miles

both n/s tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,120 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper deteriorated

vehicle has 3 passanger seats, not 4

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,167 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,167 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 62,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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T126 UHH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T126 UHH, 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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T126 UHH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T126 UHH safe to buy?

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