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T345 LYB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,627 mi
Last recorded76,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT345 LYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,627 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 75,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 75,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 75,290 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering belt loose

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,540 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated on edges (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 71,947 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate slightly delaminated on edges (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 71,947 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt stalk attachment insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate slightly delaminated on edges (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated on edges (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine temperature gauge reading low & fault with coolant level warning lamp

Pass 3 May 2018 67,434 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,430 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt stalk attachment insecure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp lens broken & showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,534 miles

cracking on all tyre side walls

engine running slightly lumpy

rust on front brake discs

rust on offside handbrake lever rod

slight play in front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 23 May 2016 57,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 57,695 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 51,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passener seat belt buckle loose on structure

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,357 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,237 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,237 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,442 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall

slight leak from pipe on steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,121 miles

Minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 7 Jul 2006 30,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

nearside front mirror glass cracked.

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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T345 LYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T345 LYB, 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 T345 LYB registered?

T345 LYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T345 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T345 LYB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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