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T40 WRR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

324,587 mi
Last recorded324,587 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 324,587 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nsf osf and osr nsr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly cracked nsf (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 311,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 292,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 291,911 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) fronts ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 274,337 miles

Front steering rack gators perrished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 251,501 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 234,542 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 227,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 218,861 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 210,360 miles

Drivers side inner door handle missing. Can still open door from inside

Drivers side sill bar secured with cable ties

Fail 6 Sep 2017 210,360 miles

Drivers side inner door handle missing. Can still open door from inside

Drivers side sill bar secured with cable ties

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 196,935 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 196,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 178,056 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 178,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 175,328 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 175,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 172,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 172,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 162,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 153,868 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 25 Jan 2011 146,225 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 145,906 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 136,967 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

condensation in offside headlamp

offside headlamp lens cracked

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2008 125,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 117,396 miles

Slight damage to offside headlamp lens

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 22 Sep 2006 108,239 miles

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

Slight damage to offside headlamp lens

Pass 22 Sep 2006 108,239 miles

Slight damage to offside headlamp lens

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 WRR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T40 WRR, 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 WRR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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