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T378 JCH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,969 mi
Last recorded68,969 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 JCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,969 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,309 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 58,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,913 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,543 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,960 miles

exhaust tailpipe against body

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,999 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,797 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,180 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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T378 JCH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T378 JCH, 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 T378 JCH registered?

T378 JCH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T378 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T378 JCH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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