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T282 MOB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

173,358 mi
Last recorded173,358 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 MOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 173,358 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 172,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 171,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 170,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,152 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 159,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 153,729 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 136,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,783 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 124,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,814 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 118,036 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake only just met requirements rear brakes may require attention when road wheels removed

Pass 4 Jan 2014 118,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake only just met requirements rear brakes may require attention when road wheels removed

Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,258 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 112,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,006 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 107,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 75,828 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,489 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,312 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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T282 MOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T282 MOB, 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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T282 MOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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