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T353 UOO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 UOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 139,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 134,458 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,823 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 22 Mar 2024 127,820 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 13 Mar 2024 127,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger, in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / step on the inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crash bar / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger, in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,574 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,815 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,928 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,723 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 53,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 53,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 46,181 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 46,170 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,770 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,666 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SIDE WALLS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,609 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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T353 UOO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T353 UOO, 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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T353 UOO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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