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T189 WPP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,256 mi
Last recorded45,256 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 45,256 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f under wing and brake servo both corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,140 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 43,007 miles

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

brake servo corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 40,670 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,765 miles

brake servo corroding

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,368 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,397 miles

both rear tyres cracking and out of shape

exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,052 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,141 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 31,135 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,739 miles

front exhaust shield rattling

n/s/f brake flexi very close to tyre on lock

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,831 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,831 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,308 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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T189 WPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T189 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 T189 WPP registered?

T189 WPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T189 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T189 WPP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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