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T156 LGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 LGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,529 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 67,025 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 67,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 66,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,486 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,019 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 24 May 2016 58,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 54,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 54,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 51,599 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 48,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,996 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 45,996 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2010 43,139 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 40,548 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 40,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2008 38,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,795 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 34,795 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 30,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 30,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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T156 LGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T156 LGP, 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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T156 LGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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