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T422 YDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT422 YDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 90,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,561 miles

Corrosion behind fuel tank

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 87,561 miles

Corrosion behind fuel tank

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,393 miles

Body corroded in behind bumper o/s/f

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2023 81,393 miles

Body corroded in behind bumper o/s/f

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,794 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just passed the limit of 50% at 51% efficient

Fail 1 Jul 2021 75,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just passed the limit of 50% at 51% efficient

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

under-trays fitted covering testable items

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 75,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under-trays fitted covering testable items

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,386 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,946 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,462 miles

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,013 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,013 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,512 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,758 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 54,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,309 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,387 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,420 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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T422 YDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T422 YDV, 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 T422 YDV registered?

T422 YDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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