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T396 SMV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,275 mi
Last recorded196,275 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 196,275 miles

Offside door step slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2026 196,275 miles

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

Offside door step slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2025 193,726 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 191,636 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 191,636 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 189,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 184,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 175,466 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 168,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 165,874 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 165,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 164,530 miles

both front anti roll drop links have slight play

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both sills slightly corroded

grease around offside outer cv gaiter

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2016 159,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight movement in steering rack tie rod inner ball joints (under rack gaiter) - both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2015 150,124 miles

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

reduced braking effort nearside rear service/foot brake - advise further investigation

Pass 20 Nov 2014 140,205 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,447 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 129,436 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,850 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 109,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres have heavily perished sidewalls not yet excessive

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,039 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres have heavily perished sidewalls not yet excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,208 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre worn and perished on outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 98,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,060 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 95,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,541 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,402 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 84,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 SMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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What year was T396 SMV registered?

T396 SMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T396 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T396 SMV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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