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T273 WWT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

250,389 mi
Last recorded250,389 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 WWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 250,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 246,019 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 246,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 239,645 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 234,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 228,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 223,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 217,041 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 217,041 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 204,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system modified

Fail 4 Apr 2018 204,126 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low internals loose (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear handbrake lever on brake caliper seized

exhaust system modified

Pass 18 Apr 2017 195,679 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 195,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 183,802 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both inner steering rack joints slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2016 183,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both inner steering rack joints slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 179,817 miles

corrosion underside in places

exhaust deteriorated!!

exhaust smoke (border line pass)

head-light wiring losse (border line pass)

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

oil leak

slight play in front lower arm bushes

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Fail 30 Jun 2015 179,817 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion underside in places

exhaust deteriorated!!

exhaust smoke (border line pass)

head-light wiring losse (border line pass)

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

oil leak

slight play in front lower arm bushes

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 9 Jun 2014 170,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 170,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 165,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2013 165,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 156,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres outer wall cuts

smokey on idle

Fail 11 Jun 2012 156,024 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres outer wall cuts

Pass 10 May 2011 145,095 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,812 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust peppered in center section

slight play in steering rack ends

vehicle smoking but not excessive at time of test

Pass 22 May 2009 125,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front hand brake cable fraying play in rack ends

Pass 17 May 2008 115,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 105,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 107,162 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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T273 WWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T273 WWT, 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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T273 WWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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