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T41 TYA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,339 miles

Nearside Front Corroded hole inner wheel arch area

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

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

brake servo rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

brake servo rusty

rusty hole n/s/f inner wheel arch area

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front lower (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch rusty

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

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

Spare tyre defective split/ unserviceable ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,752 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch areas rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose under drivers step

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,433 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 83,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,126 miles

os mirror glass slightly loose

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack at os

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 64,798 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,798 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,543 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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T41 TYA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T41 TYA, 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 T41 TYA registered?

T41 TYA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T41 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T41 TYA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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