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T40 VWN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 VWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 136,187 miles

oil leak

steering rack gaiter deteriorating

suspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2026 136,179 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

steering rack gaiter deteriorating

suspension, chassis and brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,438 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,177 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 123,716 miles

Brake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 123,714 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake bake plates damaged or corroded - all round

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 122,408 miles

Brake back plates damaged and or corroded all round

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 122,408 miles

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

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

Brake back plates damaged and or corroded all round

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,162 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads wearing

front brake pipes corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2020 121,162 miles

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs and pads wearing

front brake pipes corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,017 miles

oil light on

front exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

ns an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

os and ns front brake pipes into caliper corroding

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 119,017 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

ns an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

oil light on

os and ns front brake pipes into caliper corroding

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY INNER RACK (BOTH SIDES)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 116,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT INSIDE ARCHES (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY INNER RACK (BOTH SIDES)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 114,041 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner steering joint play

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint play

Fail 26 Jan 2016 105,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint play

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 102,243 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,260 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 93,260 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,871 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perrished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

drivers door inner handle broken, still operational at time of test.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perrished, not excessive enough to fail at time of test.

drivers door inner handle broken, still operational at time of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,368 miles

drivers door inner handle broken but still opens at time of test.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre side wall is cut near to the limit (cords)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre side wall is cut near to the limit (cords)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,023 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,135 miles

Centre 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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T40 VWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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