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T180 DJO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 DJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has a hole in not within 30cm of a prescribed area or mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, visible from Wheel arch at front, has a hole in not within 30cm of a prescribed area or mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

heatshield insecure by fuel tank not likely to come detached

Fail 27 Apr 2026 143,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has a hole in not within 30cm of a prescribed area or mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, visible from Wheel arch at front, has a hole in not within 30cm of a prescribed area or mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

heatshield insecure by fuel tank not likely to come detached

Pass 10 May 2025 141,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near suspension, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 138,874 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 136,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 134,720 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 134,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 134,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 114,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,877 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 103,877 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,904 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,193 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 95,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pads close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,063 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,643 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 65,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,212 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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T180 DJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T180 DJO, 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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T180 DJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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