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T38 HBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,250 mi
Last recorded172,250 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 172,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 170,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 169,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 168,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 167,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 166,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 166,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 165,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside inner tie rod with slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 164,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 163,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 161,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 159,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 157,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 154,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 154,523 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 154,512 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 140,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 140,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 124,619 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 120,586 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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T38 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T38 HBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T38 HBD?

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What year was T38 HBD registered?

T38 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T38 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 HBD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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