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T444 ONG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,117 mi
Last recorded207,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 ONG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 207,117 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 10 Jun 2026 207,117 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 207,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 201,406 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 198,287 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded/repaired.

Fail 6 Jun 2024 198,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front inner sills corroded/holed.

both rear wheel arches corroded/repaired.

Fail 7 May 2024 198,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed seen through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front corrosion / holes on both inner sills close to seat belt but not with 30cm

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 193,887 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 191,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 191,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 187,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

General corrosion appearing, various areas under van...

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both wheel arch areas, rear of wheel arch corroded...

Pass 7 May 2019 187,556 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside caliper joining pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes slight imbalance on application

Gear selector tower bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Coolant leak coolant flange on cylinder head

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper valance corroded

Spare tyre partially bald

Pass 24 May 2018 186,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper joining pipes and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gear selector tower bush deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper valance corroded

Slight brake imbalance from front and rear brakes on application

Spare tyre partially bald

Pass 25 May 2017 185,860 miles

Both front tyres & offside rear deteriorated/cracked - nearside front wearing inner edge

Front & rear brakes have a slight imbalance on application

Gear selector tower bush deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper arch corroded slightly

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

Rear bumper valance corroded

Spare tyre partially bald

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 183,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front nearside & offside tyres deteriorated on edge slightly

Gear selector tower bush deteriorated and slight play

Partial undercovers fitted to vehicle

Spare tyre partially bald

Fail 11 May 2016 183,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front nearside & offside tyres deteriorated on edge slightly

Gear selector tower bush deteriorated and slight play

Partial undercovers fitted to vehicle

Spare tyre partially bald

Pass 28 May 2015 181,327 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 181,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 178,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 178,821 miles

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

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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T444 ONG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T444 ONG, 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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T444 ONG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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