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T436 JLA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,695 mi
Last recorded37,695 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT436 JLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 37,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 37,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,265 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center brake pipe joints corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,176 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,512 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 26,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,039 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 23,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,521 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,180 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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T436 JLA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 T436 JLA, 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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T436 JLA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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