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T218 SOA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,512 mi
Last recorded173,512 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 SOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 173,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 172,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 169,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 166,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 163,624 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 163,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 159,506 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 153,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 149,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 146,837 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 143,671 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 140,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 136,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 131,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 122,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,271 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,800 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,025 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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T218 SOA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T218 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T218 SOA registered?

T218 SOA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T218 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 SOA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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