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T383 LRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,766 mi
Last recorded179,766 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 LRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 179,766 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 179,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,887 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 171,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 170,935 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 167,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 163,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 158,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,017 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 147,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 126,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,514 miles

all brake discs slight pitting

both reg plates slight deterioration

front tyres slight wear inner edge

o/s mirror slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all brake discs slight pitting

both reg plates slight deterioration

front tyres slight wear inner edge

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,814 miles

o/s mirror slight damage

rear discs pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

FRONT DISCS SLIGHT PITTING

FRONT OF CENTRE BOX CORROSION (WITH SMALL HOLE)

chip o/s screen bottom

front reg plate deteriorated

front tyres wear edges

Fail 10 Jul 2014 113,814 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT DISCS SLIGHT PITTING

FRONT OF CENTRE BOX CORROSION (WITH SMALL HOLE)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip o/s screen bottom

front reg plate deteriorated

front tyres wear edges

o/s mirror slight damage

rear discs pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,552 miles

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

os mirror damaged

rear brake discs pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

os mirror damaged

rear brake discs pitting

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight deterioration rear reg plate

slight pitting rear discs

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,087 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,087 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,762 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,101 miles

Stone chip in windcreen

Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,101 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stone chip in windcreen

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,204 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,442 miles

coolant leaking

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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T383 LRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T383 LRP, 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 T383 LRP registered?

T383 LRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T383 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T383 LRP shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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