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T275 ATH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 ATH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 116,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear most wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 106,610 miles

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

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 Apr 2021 106,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,156 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 96,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,040 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,316 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 78,470 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,177 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,454 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,319 miles

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

Handbrake warning light inoperative

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,319 miles

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

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

Handbrake warning light inoperative

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to open rear door

Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,141 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside all corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,582 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 48,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T275 ATH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T275 ATH, 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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T275 ATH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T275 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T275 ATH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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