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T284 XPB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 XPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 160,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,019 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 157,756 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 156,347 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 156,193 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair covered in fiberglass or similar material within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 147,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 147,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 141,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 136,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2017 134,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 132,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside 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 Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear hole in floor out with prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,218 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight smoke at idle

Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight smoke at idle

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

os & ns front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 117,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

os & ns front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 11,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,274 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 105,274 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,819 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,776 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 93,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,681 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,433 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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T284 XPB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 T284 XPB, 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 XPB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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