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T393 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,802 mi
Last recorded82,802 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,347 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 82,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 81,346 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,999 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,994 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,971 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,672 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,044 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,040 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,296 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 67,288 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,845 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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T393 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 T393 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T393 LKJ registered?

T393 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T393 LKJ safe to buy?

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