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T173 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,995 mi
Last recorded156,995 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 156,995 miles

Both sill panel/underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 152,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sill panels getting rusty in places

Pass 13 May 2021 149,606 miles

front to rear brake pipe rusty

o/s/f inner c.v boot slightly split

Pass 19 May 2020 145,417 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 May 2019 142,192 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 139,263 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 135,869 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT

Pass 24 May 2016 132,133 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH ON SIDEWALLS AND NAIL IN N/S/R

Pass 27 May 2015 127,943 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 14 May 2014 122,867 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH ON SIDEWALL 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 21 May 2013 118,681 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 23 May 2012 114,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 114,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 109,267 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 19 May 2011 109,263 miles

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

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

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 19 May 2010 105,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 102,880 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,894 miles

exhaust corrod3ed

lower engine tray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corrod3ed

lower engine tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2006 90,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ball joint lift

left front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2006 90,778 miles

ball joint lift

left front tyre sidewall damaged

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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T173 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T173 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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What year was T173 JLE registered?

T173 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T173 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T173 JLE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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