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T444 YEA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 YEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 131,573 miles

offside & nearside outer constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2026 131,573 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside outer constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2025 128,524 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 123,780 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 123,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mid (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mid (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 119,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 119,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 6 Jun 2022 114,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 110,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,922 miles

Rear foot brake low effort

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 100,538 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill corroding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

underbody components corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,073 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules hoses at rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer sill corroding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

underbody components corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroding (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underbody and components corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres wearimng inside; alighnment check recomended (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides not glowing brightly with side lights on; also nearside front side light comes on with brake application (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroding (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underbody and components corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,577 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise underbody components corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise underbody components corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,963 miles

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

advise offside front wiper blade small slpit

advise offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,224 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 83,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 76,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 69,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 69,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 59,851 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 YEA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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