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T284 KOB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,939 mi
Last recorded154,939 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 KOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 154,939 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side front radiator panal rusty and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 154,905 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill rusty and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side front radiator panal rusty and hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 153,996 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 153,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,285 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 148,090 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 144,647 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 141,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 14 Aug 2020 140,360 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2018 139,208 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing none fitted to rear seats (7.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,789 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,643 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 129,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,301 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 129,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,316 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear brake backplates corroded

o/s/r inner tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 116,056 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 115,885 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded/worn.

steering rack worn offside and nearside.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 109,154 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 109,141 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front lower ball joint dust gaiter split. n/s front inner c/v gaiter split.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 100,977 miles

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

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

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

BONNET WONT LOCK DOWN

Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,765 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 98,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 174,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 174,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T284 KOB 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 62.1%.

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 T284 KOB, 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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T284 KOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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