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T298 JSS

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

320,400 mi
Last recorded320,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 JSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 320,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 315,524 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 315,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

poor brake pedal feel spongy

Pass 20 Jul 2023 305,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 305,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 295,922 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 284,541 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 284,541 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 271,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre going out of of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes at rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 249,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 247,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 237,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 224,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 224,382 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 259,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 259,863 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 259,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brakes not tested

Fail 18 Aug 2015 259,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed mid and front (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

brakes not tested due to splits in front brake hoses

Pass 14 Aug 2014 247,966 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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T298 JSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 138,926 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T298 JSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T298 JSS registered?

T298 JSS is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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