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T389 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

170,496 mi
Last recorded170,496 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 170,496 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 170,496 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 160,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,719 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 148,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,315 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 147,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 147,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s,,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake imbalanced

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,130 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 142,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2019 142,731 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2018 141,521 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2018 141,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,809 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2017 139,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front mirror cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2016 135,993 miles

Nearside Rear lens poor/damaged

Nearside mirror poor/damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 135,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear lens poor/damaged

Nearside mirror poor/damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,338 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Undertray Fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,016 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Oil Leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 133,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Oil Leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 130,716 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2013 130,716 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,222 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/rear light lense damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2012 129,222 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/rear light lense damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2011 117,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 111,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,416 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,424 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 90,132 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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T389 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T389 LKJ, 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 T389 LKJ registered?

T389 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T389 LKJ shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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