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T409 ALJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 ALJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 110,068 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper pipes and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,068 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper pipes and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,479 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 108,089 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,038 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 107,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,628 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 105,628 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,437 miles

Nearside Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 84,278 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 21 May 2012 84,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BATTERY INSECURE

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,513 miles

minor oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,512 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,461 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,311 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 55,175 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 44,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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T409 ALJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T409 ALJ, 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 T409 ALJ registered?

T409 ALJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T409 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T409 ALJ shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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