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T245 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,448 mi
Last recorded189,448 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 189,448 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

only drivers seat present

Fail 4 Sep 2025 189,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

only drivers seat present

Pass 7 Mar 2024 183,283 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 183,283 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 179,205 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 179,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 172,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 165,585 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,283 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 161,283 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 144,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 144,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

headlamps would benefit from realignment

Pass 7 Mar 2015 131,455 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 131,455 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 123,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,274 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 108,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,613 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 86,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,323 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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T245 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T245 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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T245 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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