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T386 DGD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT386 DGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 131,576 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 131,576 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,937 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 129,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,391 miles

n/s sill corroded but not load bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2024 128,391 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s sill corroded but not load bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,179 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 127,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sharp edges taped over when retested as temp repair

Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side door runner sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 118,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 118,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r before joint (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements multi tone (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear caliper handbrake pivot secondary return spring missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 111,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear caliper handbrake pivot secondary return spring missing

Oil leak ()

all four tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,135 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

windscreen badly scratched but not seriously affecting view

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing handbrake pivot return spring (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light reverse light showing white (1.2.1e)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

windscreen badly scratched but not seriously affecting view

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,435 miles

Front Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,188 miles

Front Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 81,671 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,386 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 75,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 70,024 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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T386 DGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 T386 DGD, 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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T386 DGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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