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T236 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,786 mi
Last recorded173,786 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 173,786 miles

All four disc splash shields corroded and breaking up

Fail 28 May 2026 173,786 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All four disc splash shields corroded and breaking up

Nearside Rear brake imbalance caused by this side having lower effort.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 173,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R and central. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 170,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 167,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 166,657 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

n/s outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2022 166,657 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

n/s outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2021 164,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 162,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 160,764 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 158,745 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s ball joint dust covers perished and cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2017 156,961 miles

o/s ball joint dust covers deteriorated

o/s inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2017 156,961 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s ball joint dust covers deteriorated

o/s inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,851 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 152,497 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 152,466 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 149,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 139,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 135,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,185 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 127,185 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 121,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 121,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 115,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 101,856 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 94,179 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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T236 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T236 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 T236 JLE registered?

T236 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T236 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 JLE shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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