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T168 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

197,953 mi
Last recorded197,953 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 197,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 197,943 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 190,424 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 190,415 miles

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front both panels behind headlamps holed and corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper crash bar corroded

can not open rear tailgate

diesel leak off pipes covered in oil

Fail 21 Dec 2023 190,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMEBER ALL THE WAY ACROSS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured CRACKED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER HEAD LIGHT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER HEAD LIGHT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 180,654 miles

all brake discs surfaces slightly corroded, all flexi-brake hoses are perishing

boot lid opening handle intermittent in operation

both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

front wiper blades dragging windscreen slightly, rear wiper blade split

hand brake cables are slack, O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding

n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts twisted, n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

service light on

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering knuckles

slight play in the top steering column bush

suspension bushes dry and perished

various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes

various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)

Fail 30 Jan 2023 180,654 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear part of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all brake discs surfaces slightly corroded, all flexi-brake hoses are perishing

boot lid opening handle intermittent in operation

both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked

clutch pedal rubber worn through slightly

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

front wiper blades dragging windscreen slightly, rear wiper blade split

hand brake cables are slack, O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding

n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts twisted, n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

service light on

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering knuckles

slight play in the top steering column bush

suspension bushes dry and perished

various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes

various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)

Pass 8 Oct 2021 176,832 miles

O/S washer jet is weak

O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding

all flexi-brake hoses are perishing

both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked

front brake pads worn 50% and the discs are worn

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering knuckles

slight play in the top steering column bush

suspension bushes dry and perished

various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes

various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)

Fail 5 Oct 2021 176,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm but is heavily worn on the inner edge

O/S/R caliper handbrake lever not returning fully but brake is not binding

all flexi-brake hoses are perishing

both number plates deteriorated and the front plate is damaged/cracked

front brake pads worn 50% and the discs are worn

lens missing from the N/S/R bumper

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in both steering knuckles

slight play in the top steering column bush

suspension bushes dry and perished

various body damage and corrosion including corrosion on the the N/S/F outer arch

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including shock absorber shrouds, rear coil springs, all the brake pipes and brake ferrules and the power steering pipes

various underbody corrosion including various holes in both both front inner sills, step sills, front inner wings/box sections, N/S sliding door support panel and rear bumper support (all in unprescribed areas)

Pass 18 Sep 2020 173,435 miles

Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper

N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, Both front tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Slight lift in the top steering column bush

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Suspension bushes dry and perished

Various slight oil leaks

Various vehicle body corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2020 173,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Inspection light on

Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper

N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, Both front tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Slight lift in the top steering column bush

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Suspension bushes dry and perished

Various slight oil leaks

Various vehicle body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 170,027 miles

Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper

N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up

Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Slight lift in the top steering column bush

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Suspension bushes dry and perished

Various under body corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2019 170,027 miles

Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels and step sills, n/s/f inner wing/chassis, n/s/r sliding door support panel and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper

N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Slight lift in the top steering column bush

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Suspension bushes dry and perished

Various under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,642 miles

Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels, n/s/f inner wing and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn to 4 mm. o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Lens missing from the n/s/f bumper

N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up

Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Slight lift in the top steering column bush

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Suspension bushes dry and perished

Various under body corrosion

slight oil leaks

Fail 23 Oct 2018 164,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion hole in the n/s and o/s inner sill panels, n/s/f inner wing and rear bumper support. Not in prescribed Mot areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn to 4 mm. o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s/f lower ball joint gaiter glued up

Power steering pipes and brake brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Slight lift in the top steering column bush

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Suspension bushes dry and perished

Various under body corrosion

slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2017 158,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.2.6)

under body rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2016 157,133 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front slightly rusty on o/s/f step (inner step)

Rear bumper iron rusty

Rear exhaust has small rust hole

Fail 13 Oct 2016 157,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and has cut to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre low in tread

Rear bumper iron rusty

Rear exhaust has small rust hole

Pass 8 Oct 2015 155,070 miles

Offside Front Inner sill area showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in outer sidewall of tyres. o/s/f and n/s/r

front tyres worn on inside edges. n/s worst

Pass 30 Sep 2014 151,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall damaged but not showing cords

suspension ride height lowered

various upper and lower body corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2014 151,674 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall damaged but not showing cords

suspension ride height lowered

various upper and lower body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2013 149,904 miles

exhaust front pipe mounuting missing.

light corrosion in the underbody and around the front wheel arches.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 147,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn to 4 mm,worn on inner edges! Side walls damaged not to the cords. N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,O/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

starter motor noisey/dry!

Fail 11 Sep 2012 147,404 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn to 4 mm,worn on inner edges! Side walls damaged not to the cords. N/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,O/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake discs corroded.

starter motor noisey/dry!

Pass 27 Sep 2011 145,239 miles

all alloy wheels scuffed,all tyre side walls damaged/cut but not cut to cords.

n/s/r light lens slightly cracked but complete.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 145,239 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all alloy wheels scuffed,all tyre side walls damaged/cut but not cut to cords.

all brake discs surfaces corroded/lipped!

all flexable brake hoses perished.

clutch bites high!

n/s cv joints slightly noisey on full lock.

n/s/r light lens slightly cracked but complete.

rear washer jet missing.Rear wiper blade split.

underbody very dry and corroded! Corrosion hole in the n/s/f inner step sill.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 142,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 142,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 138,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 134,079 miles

suspension has been lowerd

Fail 9 Sep 2008 134,079 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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)

suspension has been lowerd

Pass 17 Sep 2007 131,134 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 131,131 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 121,986 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 121,934 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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T168 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 T168 JLE, 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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T168 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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