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T205 CLR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

210,284 mi
Last recorded210,284 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 CLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 210,284 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 210,284 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside - front arches corroded and holed towards front of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sills corroded and holed (Multiple Holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill and door runner corroded and holed - multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Nearside and offside - front wings heavily corroded and full of body filler

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack end ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 209,502 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 209,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 208,702 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 203,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 203,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 196,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 196,668 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 196,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 195,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 195,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 189,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 181,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 181,975 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 178,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 178,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 168,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 168,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner 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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 161,099 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 28 May 2012 161,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 142,976 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 142,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,940 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 121,940 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 101,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 81,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,184 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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T205 CLR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T205 CLR, 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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T205 CLR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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