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T181 WPP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,982 mi
Last recorded109,982 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,982 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 109,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,128 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 99,587 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,252 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,252 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,006 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake servo operation seems to depleat after only a few operations advise system is checked a verified

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,840 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,527 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,527 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T181 WPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T181 WPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T181 WPP registered?

T181 WPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T181 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T181 WPP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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