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T169 JLS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 JLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 127,414 miles

Disc's slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,762 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,119 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,913 miles

Bed in back

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,333 miles

Bed in back

Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,333 miles

Bed in back

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,383 miles

bed in back

slight play rack ends

Fail 16 May 2017 98,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bed in back

Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bed in back

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,273 miles

bed in back

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,273 miles

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

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

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

bed in back

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bed in back

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,136 miles

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

bed in back

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 74,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bed in back

Pass 31 May 2012 74,279 miles

bed in back

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,560 miles

ns mirrow missing .bed in back

Pass 27 May 2010 64,631 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2010 64,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 57,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs been standing starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2008 57,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs been standing starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,711 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T169 JLS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T169 JLS, 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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What year was T169 JLS registered?

T169 JLS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T169 JLS safe to buy?

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