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T386 DNN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,373 mi
Last recorded56,373 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT386 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,417 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 55,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 54,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 54,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 53,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 50,701 miles

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 14 Nov 2019 50,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 50,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 41,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2017 41,216 miles

Battery insecure both batteries not secured, also terminal on main battery loose (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe not secured (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sets of pads 50% wear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s slight play ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 39,444 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,371 miles

Both front brake discs scored

Both rear brake discs scored

Front shock absorber bottom rubbers starting to crack

Slight play in both track rod ends

Waste water and drinking water tank straps rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,078 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,462 miles

slight damage to offside rear reflecter

Fail 9 Aug 2006 30,462 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight damage to offside rear reflecter

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 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T386 DNN, 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 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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