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T379 JAU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,512 mi
Last recorded98,512 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT379 JAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 97,683 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 97,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 82,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 63,939 miles

All tyres perishing

Both inner tie rods have slight play

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake calliper lever not on stop

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 54,460 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 53,720 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 53,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,612 miles

Condition of exhaust at rear

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,803 miles

Condition of rear silencer

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,354 miles

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,302 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,469 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,524 miles

Condition of all 4 tyres side walls

Condition of front number plate

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,633 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,272 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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T379 JAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T379 JAU, 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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T379 JAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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