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T202 LAR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 LAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 93,213 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 93,210 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

parking brake cable mountings have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2025 91,118 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

front tyres are 10 years old and rears are 13 years old

parking brake cable mountings have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,496 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,496 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,657 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 76,949 miles

Fuel hose leaking Injector leak off pipes. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,406 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,431 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on both faces (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,647 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,143 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,240 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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T202 LAR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel 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 T202 LAR, 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 T202 LAR registered?

T202 LAR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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