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T243 AVJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,504 mi
Last recorded137,504 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 137,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 136,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 135,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 134,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 130,437 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 115,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 109,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 106,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,775 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 96,769 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 93,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 90,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 84,815 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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T243 AVJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T243 AVJ, 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 T243 AVJ registered?

T243 AVJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T243 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 AVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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