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T301 JLE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,296 mi
Last recorded139,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 JLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 139,296 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot perishing

Offside Front track rod end boot perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2026 139,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end boot perishing

Offside Front track rod end boot perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2025 137,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2023 137,652 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 137,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 136,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,882 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 133,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 132,065 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 17 May 2016 131,257 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 128,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,987 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 133,458 miles

o/s/f outer cv starting to leak

rear break pads wearing thin o/s/r

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2011 113,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/f outer cv starting to leak

rear break pads wearing thin o/s/r

slight leak on steering rack

o/s and n/s/f break flexi pipes cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,466 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,466 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 182,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 182,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,994 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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T301 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T301 JLE, 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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What year was T301 JLE registered?

T301 JLE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T301 JLE safe to buy?

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