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T444 SFF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,421 mi
Last recorded198,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 SFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 198,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 198,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 198,420 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 198,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 198,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 198,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 198,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 198,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 198,419 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 198,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 190,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 190,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 189,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 189,726 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 189,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 189,410 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 189,410 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 188,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 187,724 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 186,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 185,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 185,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 184,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 183,507 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 15 Apr 2011 183,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 176,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 176,929 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 161,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight play detected in offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 9 Jul 2009 161,248 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight play detected in offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 11 Aug 2008 148,061 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 148,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 131,010 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 131,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 113,907 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 113,907 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres side walls in poor condition

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 SFF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

T444 SFF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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