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T400 BRA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

255,222 mi
Last recorded255,222 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 BRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 255,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 248,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 248,406 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure drivers foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 241,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 16 Aug 2021 237,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 233,366 miles

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

Modified suspension fitted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 233,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Modified suspension fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 229,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 229,444 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 226,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 223,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

both front tyres worn inside edge

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 223,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

both front tyres worn inside edge

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 220,130 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 220,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 217,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 217,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 213,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 213,480 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 205,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 205,070 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 199,029 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 May 2011 199,200 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 190,337 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 186,665 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 181,216 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f outer cv boot loosing greese (slight)

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2007 159,758 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

roof rack load poor security

Fail 19 Apr 2007 159,758 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

roof rack load poor securty

Pass 19 Apr 2006 134,866 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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T400 BRA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T400 BRA, 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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T400 BRA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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