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T301 MOB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,616 mi
Last recorded154,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 MOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 154,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both outer sills slightly corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s and n/s front chassis behind bumper corroded but within a prescibed area

Pass 15 Jul 2025 154,080 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 154,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on rear arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 151,985 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rear valve seized (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on rear arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 148,656 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 146,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 141,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s rear discs showing wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s rear pads showing wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 129,337 miles

Brake cable damaged hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,811 miles

Fanbelt squealing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,811 miles

Fanbelt squealing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,276 miles

o/s/f headlamp chipped

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f headlamp chipped

Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,533 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 83,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 78,095 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 4 May 2010 70,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 49,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,231 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 MOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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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T301 MOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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