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T40 HVW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

178,591 mi
Last recorded178,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 178,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes are heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2026 178,591 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes are heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 178,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 178,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear brake discs significantly corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 178,549 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 178,533 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 177,909 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper rattle clip missing

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 177,492 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 176,967 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in both front steering arms

Fail 11 Jun 2021 176,958 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in both front steering arms

Pass 3 Jun 2019 176,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 176,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 175,839 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 175,482 miles

3D number plates fitted front and rear

Both front brake disc inside mud shields badly rusted

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Door mirror glass loose

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

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2016 175,479 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Headlamp dip switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outter side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Obstruction hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

3D number plates fitted front and rear

Both front brake disc inside mud shields badly rusted

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Door mirror glass loose

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

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2015 173,243 miles

3D number plates fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aftermarket headlamps fitted

both rear wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not to cords

slight play in both steering arm inner ball joints

stickers on windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Fail 18 Feb 2015 173,240 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

3D number plates fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aftermarket headlamps fitted

both rear wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not to cords

slight play in both steering arm inner ball joints

stickers on windscreen but not effecting drivers view

Pass 22 Jan 2014 169,853 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have inner edge wear

Fail 21 Jan 2014 169,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 14 Feb 2013 164,618 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 164,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 157,356 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 157,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 150,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exh got temp repair

near side mirror cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2011 150,143 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side mirror cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2009 138,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 124,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2008 124,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2006 122,482 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 122,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 115,680 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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T40 HVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 T40 HVW, 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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T40 HVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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