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T429 SAS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,825 mi
Last recorded152,825 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 SAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 152,825 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2026 152,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2025 150,626 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements

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

Offside Rear Levelling leg corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,819 miles

Front Cross member corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,819 miles

Front Cross member corroded.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,081 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,544 miles

Front Cross member corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 133,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,347 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 130,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,642 miles

offside and nearside front drop link rubbers starting to perish

offside and nearside front shock absorbers are surface corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 120,722 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 107,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,322 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 7 Jun 2010 94,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 64,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,213 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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T429 SAS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T429 SAS, 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 T429 SAS registered?

T429 SAS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T429 SAS safe to buy?

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