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T230 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 129,016 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 129,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 128,968 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R brake pipe starting too corroaded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 112,255 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 112,554 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 100,392 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 6 Jul 2005 89,744 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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T230 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T230 JLE, 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 T230 JLE registered?

T230 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T230 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T230 JLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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