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T400 SYN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

395,146 mi
Last recorded395,146 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 395,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 385,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 385,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 373,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 360,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 355,988 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 342,019 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 342,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 327,915 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn stepped on inner edge

Offside Front 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 327,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested no reading due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up to the right (left hand drive headlamps fitted) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn stepped on inner edge

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 309,550 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 309,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under dash by accelerator pedal (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 288,447 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 272,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 272,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 266,657 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 254,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 242,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 231,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 222,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 214,183 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 SYN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T400 SYN, 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 SYN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T400 SYN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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