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T448 PNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,384 mi
Last recorded200,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 PNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 200,384 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 200,384 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 197,979 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing low on outer edge

Offside headlamp slightly loose on fittings

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Registation plate digit spacings poor front and rear but not likely to be missread.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 194,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 191,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 189,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 189,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly quite. (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion and small hole in floor pan.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 189,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished and flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly quite. (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion and small hole in floor pan.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 186,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 177,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 175,573 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 175,573 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 168,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 154,042 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 154,038 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 142,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 134,338 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 134,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 128,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,524 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 86,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005

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

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

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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T448 PNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T448 PNC, 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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T448 PNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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