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T312 SMR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 SMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 137,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 137,797 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill in 4 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 136,849 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,292 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 134,292 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 132,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 130,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 128,698 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Outer sill contains plastic body-filler

Fail 14 Sep 2020 128,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Reversing lamp flashes (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Outer sill contains plastic body-filler

Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 127,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 121,345 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs worn

Oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 99,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Both front tyres perished

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,169 miles

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

Emissions not tested diesel tester has broken from excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle emits smoke from exhaust but not excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,709 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 59,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 651,533 miles

rear tyres deteriated

Fail 24 Jun 2011 651,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,236 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,750 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,818 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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T312 SMR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T312 SMR, 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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T312 SMR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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