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T40 PUB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,243 mi
Last recorded249,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 249,243 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 249,220 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 248,772 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 21 Jul 2022 248,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 27 Jul 2021 246,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 245,079 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Nsf ,Osf and Osr (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 245,079 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged Nsf ,Osf and Osr (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 242,824 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 242,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 239,720 miles

Front steering rack bushes

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 233,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 233,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 225,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 218,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 218,779 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 218,313 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 207,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 201,830 miles

All four brake discs slightly corroded

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 200,530 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 200,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 184,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 184,791 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 PUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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