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T444 PRL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,120 mi
Last recorded191,120 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 PRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 191,120 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front side repeaters incorporated into the front lights.

Brake servo body is rusty.

Driver`s door lock sticks intermittently.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Slight play in the o/s track rod inner ball joint.

Fail 29 Oct 2025 191,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front side repeaters incorporated into the front lights.

Brake servo body is rusty.

Driver`s door lock sticks intermittently.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Slight play in the o/s track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 188,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 185,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 185,482 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 185,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 184,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp dull

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 179,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2019 179,741 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Nearside Front track rod end has play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

brake fluid level low

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 174,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 168,255 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 163,015 miles

drivers door handel sticking

Fail 6 Dec 2016 163,015 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s/r lamp repaired with tape (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

drivers door handel sticking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 157,332 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 157,332 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,637 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 151,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 146,870 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner rack has small play

Pass 15 Nov 2012 141,367 miles

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

o/s inner door handle damaged and hard to open

smell of diesel no leak seen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 135,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 114,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,937 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 91,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,761 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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T444 PRL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T444 PRL, 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 T444 PRL registered?

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

Is T444 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T444 PRL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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