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T406 AOK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

193,214 mi
Last recorded193,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT406 AOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 193,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2026 193,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2025 192,224 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front engine undertray loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2024 190,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2023 188,384 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 188,365 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at back of step marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 185,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2021 182,274 miles

Nearside Rear reg lamp inop

horn intermittent

Pass 10 Jul 2020 171,149 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 171,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 162,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 162,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,235 miles

Nearside Front advise inner rack arm joint slight play

Offside Front advise inner rack arm joint slight play

Offside advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2018 158,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beam bulb incorrectly fitted pointing to sky when on main beam (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front advise inner rack arm joint slight play

Offside Front advise inner rack arm joint slight play

Offside advise exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 155,113 miles

engine wet with oil

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front shock absorber bushes worn and cracked

general underbody showing corrosion

play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 28 Mar 2017 155,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid on minimum

engine wet with oil

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front shock absorber bushes worn and cracked

general underbody showing corrosion

play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 152,294 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 152,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 150,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 148,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 143,806 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 143,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,480 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 133,220 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2008 105,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 76,872 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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T406 AOK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T406 AOK, 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 T406 AOK registered?

T406 AOK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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