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T179 ABV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

182,312 mi
Last recorded182,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 182,312 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 178,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 174,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 167,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 159,845 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 153,528 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 153,528 miles

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

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,833 miles

(Metal brake pipes front to rear slighty corroded

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside front wheel has slight damage

Offside Rear Wheel Slight Brake Bind

Rear Metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 150,833 miles

(Metal brake pipes front to rear slighty corroded

Exhaust System Corroded

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front wheel has slight damage

Offside Rear Wheel Slight Brake Bind

Rear Metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,068 miles

Front Cross member has corrosion

Metal brake pipes front to rear slighty corroded

N.S.Front upper inside of wing has corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O.S.Rear Wheel Slight Brake Bind

Rear Metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 135,154 miles

Front Cross member has slight corrosion

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Metal brake pipes front to Rear slighty corrded

N/S/Front upper inside wing has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,070 miles

Front Cross Member Has Slight Corrosion

Metal Brake Pipes Front To Rear Slighty Corroded

N/S/Front Upper Inside Wing Has Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/Rear Tyre Cracking ( Inside )

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

Rear Brake Pipes Slighty Corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,734 miles

Front cross member has slight corrsion

Metal brake pipes front to rear slighty corroded

N/S/Front Upper inside wing has slight corrosion

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member has slight corrosion

nearside side dood slightly damaged but opens and closes

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2014 102,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member has slight corrosion

nearside side dood slightly damaged but opens and closes

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,120 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 26 May 2012 94,871 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 19 May 2012 94,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 14 May 2011 91,717 miles

front h/brake cable slightly frayed

Pass 10 May 2010 89,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 87,538 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished outer side wall cords not exposed

both wiper blades slightly smeering windscreen

passenger side mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 8 May 2009 87,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both rear tyres perished outer side wall cords not exposed

both wiper blades slightly smeering windscreen

passenger side mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2008 84,368 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

passenger and driver side mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 1 May 2008 84,368 miles

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

passenger and driver side mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 80,894 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS ON PREVIOUS VT32 NUMBER 330398737124 STILL NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

Fail 18 May 2007 80,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

driver and passenger side mirror glass slightly cracked, not seriously effecting rear view

Pass 19 May 2006 76,488 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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T179 ABV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T179 ABV, 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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T179 ABV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T179 ABV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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