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T135 JAT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

154,504 mi
Last recorded154,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 JAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 154,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 154,453 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 154,448 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,437 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 154,433 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,185 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,190 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,671 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 152,670 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 152,617 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 150,128 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/r inner sill has a hole near welded patch

Fail 25 Apr 2018 150,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s/r inner sill has a hole near welded patch

Fail 26 Feb 2018 149,937 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 147,686 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,686 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 147,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 138,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 133,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 121,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 121,648 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 121,629 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 121,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,404 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,704 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,718 miles

front brke balance just legal

Pass 24 Aug 2005 64,946 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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T135 JAT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T135 JAT, 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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T135 JAT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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