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T400 OTY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

201,931 mi
Last recorded201,931 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 OTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 201,931 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 201,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 197,015 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2023 191,333 miles

corrosion to vehicle

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2022 186,681 miles

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

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2021 181,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 181,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 177,650 miles

All tyres stretched on wheel rims

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 177,517 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

All tyres stretched on wheel rims

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 170,124 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 170,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear box missing broken just after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 167,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 167,514 miles

all brake pipes corroded

body/chassis corrosion

brake splash guards corroded

inner steering joints play

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

lower covers fitted

right front tyre inner sidewall damaged

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2017 167,514 miles

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pipes corroded

body/chassis corrosion

brake splash guards corroded

inner steering joints play

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

lower covers fitted

right front tyre inner sidewall damaged

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 165,885 miles

all brake pipes corroded

body/chassis corrosion

inner steering joints play

left front/rear tyre sidewalls damaged

left/right front wheel rims slight buckle

lower covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 157,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

main/rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 157,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

main/rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

right rear wheel rim slight buckle

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel slight buckle

left/right upper ball joints lift

main./rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyre treads worn and sidewalls damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2014 147,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel slight buckle

left/right upper ball joints lift

main./rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyre treads worn and sidewalls damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 139,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slight corrosion

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear brake balance

right rear tyre sidewall damaged

right steering rack boot damp

slight blow from front exhaust at mount

Fail 20 Jun 2013 139,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slight corrosion

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

left/right upper ball joints slight lift

rear brake balance

right rear tyre sidewall damaged

right steering rack boot damp

slight blow from front exhaust at mount

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 132,671 miles

Nearside rear tyre waering on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 132,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 121,677 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 121,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,911 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 111,122 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 111,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 105,918 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 105,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Dec 2005 101,669 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 101,669 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 OTY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T400 OTY, 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 T400 OTY registered?

T400 OTY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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