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T211 WWY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

218,389 mi
Last recorded218,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 WWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 218,389 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill areas heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and wishbone brackets heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 214,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 214,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 210,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 210,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt lose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 206,405 miles

minor play rack knuckles

nearside doorstep corrosion hole and sill corroding rear end

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2018 206,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

minor play rack knuckles

nearside doorstep corrosion hole and sill corroding rear end

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2017 203,229 miles

brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2017 203,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 198,409 miles

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes wearing thin

front tyres close to limit

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 198,409 miles

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front brakes wearing thin

front tyres close to limit

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 189,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 189,522 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jan 2014 183,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 183,627 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 177,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 164,999 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 164,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 144,513 miles

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jan 2011 144,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2010 131,417 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 131,313 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 117,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 100,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 84,271 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 84,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T211 WWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 T211 WWY, 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 T211 WWY registered?

T211 WWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T211 WWY shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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