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T348 VMA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,920 mi
Last recorded143,920 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT348 VMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 143,920 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake backplates rotted

Fail 2 Feb 2026 143,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire steering rack and pipes (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake backplates rotted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,949 miles

All brake and hub parts are corroded

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Through out. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 141,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All brake and hub parts are corroded

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Through out. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 140,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 140,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 136,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 134,032 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates both corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded full system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 134,032 miles

Emissions not tested engine idle erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plates both corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded full system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,104 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 131,104 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes coated in grease/shultz. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer arch corrosion, no crunching or holing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake ferrules corroded, no leaks. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 128,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. 1 hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill/arch has excessive corrosion and 3 points of holing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes coated in grease/shultz. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer arch corrosion, no crunching or holing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake ferrules corroded, no leaks. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 124,054 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 120,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 120,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,980 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 115,980 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 109,802 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 109,802 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 103,122 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 103,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 30 May 2013

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

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 18 May 2012 91,579 miles

ADVISE exhaust corroded deteriorated

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pump noisy but operation ok

Fail 16 May 2012 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE exhaust corroded deteriorated

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE auillary drive belt frayed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pump noisy but operation ok

Pass 13 May 2011 86,849 miles

engine surging at idle

offside rear brake disc pitted

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2010 81,660 miles

ADVISE engine surging at idle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2010 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

ADVISE engine surging at idle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,248 miles

ADVISE spare tyre worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine surging at idle.

Fail 29 May 2009 76,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 May 2008 69,714 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 69,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust.

Pass 11 May 2006 54,797 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise brake servo pipe repaired and repair ok at time of test

advise offside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise offside front lower balljoint boot torn

Fail 10 May 2006 54,797 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise offside and nearside front and rear discs corroded and lipped

advise offside front lower balljoint boot torn

advise sero pipe repaired but repair ok at time of test

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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T348 VMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T348 VMA, 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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T348 VMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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