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T34 YAB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,410 mi
Last recorded123,410 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 YAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 123,410 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 119,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch/step corroded

Nearside Sliding door runner channel corroded/holed

Offside Outer sill corroding/filled

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides by locating bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to open n/side sliding door

Fail 19 Dec 2018 118,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit also smeaching when idling (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

Handbrake linkage rods corroding and fouling exhaust

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

Nearside Front Inner arch/step corroded

Nearside Sliding door runner channel corroded/holed

Offside Outer sill corroding/filled

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides by locating bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to open n/side sliding door

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,558 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe and caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,557 miles

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

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe and caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,791 miles

Offside Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking above diesel pump ? possibly leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,030 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 105,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 101,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,990 miles

lift in both front lower ball joints

n/s headlamp aim low and right

wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 72,906 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,229 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 64,229 miles

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

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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T34 YAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T34 YAB, 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 T34 YAB registered?

T34 YAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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