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T396 PNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

235,661 mi
Last recorded235,661 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 PNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 235,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front chassis under arch corroding

Nearside surface corrosion on sill

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lower arm fixing and sill corroding

surface corrosion on rear spring area

Fail 23 Feb 2026 235,661 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 228,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring fitting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 222,076 miles

Offside Inner steering join has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2023 215,698 miles

Nearside Front head light cracked

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside Rear trailing arm fixing corroding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 209,180 miles

Nearside head light misty pattern

Nearside rear lens cracked

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear handbrake still weaker than n/s ,cable to caliper seems to be holding caliper lever over

Pass 19 Feb 2021 202,616 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Nearside head light has a misty pattern

Nearside middle off sill corroding were jacked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake weaker than n/s

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 196,592 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2019 188,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front brake imbalance high but might be todo with rear brake not working

Fail 4 Feb 2019 188,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front brake imbalance high but might be todo with rear brake not working

Pass 30 Jan 2018 180,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2017 172,421 miles

o/s rear and o/s front foot brakes weaker than n/s

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2016 164,378 miles

Offside slight play in inner steering joint

head lights at low marks

small cut in o/s front tyre side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2016 164,378 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside slight play in inner steering joint

head lights at low marks

small cut in o/s front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 156,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion holes in n/s front wheel ach, step of slideing door

head lights on low marks

slideing door stif

Fail 27 Jan 2015 156,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion holes in n/s front wheel ach, step of slideing door

head lights on low marks

slideing door stif

Pass 29 Jan 2014 147,539 miles

corrosion hole in n/s step neer seat belt fixing

o/s rear spring rusty

slight blow on rear box

slight play on anti roll d bushes

slight play on o/s inner steering joint

van dirty, number plate lights dirty

Pass 31 Jan 2013 139,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 131,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jan 2012 131,175 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2010 123,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,150 miles

slight play in offside front antiroll bar

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2008 200,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 200,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 181,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 176,803 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 176,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front & rear brake discs look slightly lipped

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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T396 PNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T396 PNC, 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 T396 PNC registered?

T396 PNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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