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T400 NAR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,079 mi
Last recorded134,079 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 NAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,079 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 133,226 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Weak Pump or leak in system ??? Servo holds vacuum (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 133,196 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Weak Pump or leak in system ??? Servo holds vacuum (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Pad Warning wire broken

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 132,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Pad Warning wire broken

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,541 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has been sleeved (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust is corroded from front to rear ???

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 126,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near rear door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near rear door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Unsiezed and lubricated (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,544 miles

Horn not working New horn fitted (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 119,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,509 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 NAR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NAR, 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 NAR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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