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T249 NAD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,066 mi
Last recorded175,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 NAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 175,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 171,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 167,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 162,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 158,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,250 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s sill damaged and rusty at the rear lip

n/s sliding door step is rusty and holed

vibration through power steering

Fail 12 Sep 2019 151,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s sill damaged and rusty at the rear lip

n/s sliding door step is rusty and holed

vibration through power steering

Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,525 miles

corrosion n/s center step area

damage /corrosion n/s/r outer sill lip

Pass 21 Aug 2017 148,675 miles

rear brake balance poor

play in the o/s/f drive shaft

front brake pads worn very low on very worn brake discs , recommend replace

grease around o/s/f cv boot

n/s back door step rusty and holed

n/s/r inner sill rusty at the rear end

noise from drive shaft driving van into workshop

noise turning the wheel o/s/f

Pass 24 Aug 2016 146,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 146,067 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 142,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 142,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left approx (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,424 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Inner front brake pads worn to approx 3 to 4mm.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 128,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 128,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,865 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 115,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

slight wear in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,017 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

slight wear in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2009 107,033 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyre walls scuffed

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,219 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 99,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,606 miles

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

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,407 miles

N/S handbrake cable corroded.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

Slight free-play in steering rack.

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

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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T249 NAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T249 NAD, 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 T249 NAD registered?

T249 NAD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T249 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 NAD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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