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T214 NMB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,004 mi
Last recorded137,004 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 NMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 137,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 137,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 132,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 127,236 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 120,500 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 120,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 105,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 100,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 96,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 90,128 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 90,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 85,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,321 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,853 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,814 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,814 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,390 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,434 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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T214 NMB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T214 NMB, 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 T214 NMB registered?

T214 NMB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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