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T324 MBV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,383 mi
Last recorded219,383 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT324 MBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 219,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wheel arch near bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 218,935 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 218,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 215,092 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 215,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 215,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 214,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 209,808 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 209,804 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 206,190 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 206,190 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 202,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 199,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 196,495 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 196,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 192,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 192,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor next to fuel tank, (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Side repeater missing both (1.4.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 188,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s handbrake could be improved

some brake pipes showing corrison

Fail 16 Jun 2015 188,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s handbrake could be improved

some brake pipes showing corrison

Pass 27 May 2014 183,011 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 179,163 miles

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

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

Steering wheel bushing slightly loose.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 179,163 miles

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

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

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

Steering wheel bushing slightly loose.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 178,240 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 178,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2011 171,602 miles

brake pipes starting to go rusty and corroded

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

near side rear tyre has cut to out side side wall

off side and near side steering rack steering arm inner ball sockets slight wear

off side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

rear brake discs worn and corroded also brake back plates very rusty and corroded

Fail 18 May 2011 171,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes starting to go rusty and corroded

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

near side rear tyre has cut to out side side wall

off side and near side steering rack steering arm inner ball sockets slight wear

off side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

rear brake discs worn and corroded also brake back plates very rusty and corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 167,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 164,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 158,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 147,010 miles

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

both sides front steering rack play

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 May 2006 134,625 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 134,625 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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T324 MBV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T324 MBV, 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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T324 MBV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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