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T395 SMV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT395 SMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 135,448 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 127,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,392 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 125,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (inner sill holed marked with crayon) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (suspension arm mount marked with crayon) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (shock absorber mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,166 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 119,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 115,779 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,151 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2017 111,625 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping from bottom of diesel injector pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,790 miles

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

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

unable to gain access to rear seatbelts

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,333 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2012 90,333 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,267 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre is cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,565 miles

rear seat has slight movement in it

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seat has slight movement in it

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2009 72,447 miles

Front tyres are worn low.

Rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 67,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,187 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads appear low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,676 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,562 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 56,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear lamp lens taped

Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,554 miles

slight engine oil leak

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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T395 SMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,370cc 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 T395 SMV, 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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T395 SMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T395 SMV 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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