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T128 ERA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 ERA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 62,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 62,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,535 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal including brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,183 miles

Front crossmember behind bumper slight corrosion noted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underside

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,229 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,455 miles

Full vehicle structure is under sealed not allowing full inspection of chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,447 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 49,442 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of body

lower Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

wheel trims fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Aug 2019 49,226 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of body

lower Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

wheel trims fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,779 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 43,965 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Several hangers broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,958 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,955 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 36,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,604 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,672 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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T128 ERA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T128 ERA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T128 ERA registered?

T128 ERA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T128 ERA safe to buy?

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