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T196 JCV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 JCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 85,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 73,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 73,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 70,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 68,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,530 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 May 2013 64,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,785 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,870 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 57,043 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 57,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2009 51,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 51,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 47,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,711 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 44,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 42,272 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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T196 JCV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T196 JCV, 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 T196 JCV registered?

T196 JCV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T196 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T196 JCV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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