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T44 ETR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,777 mi
Last recorded169,777 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 169,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 169,252 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 169,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 167,293 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 167,283 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 165,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 162,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 160,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust tail pie corroded

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 160,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust tail pie corroded

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,933 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 146,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 144,819 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 144,819 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,143 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,346 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 138,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 137,252 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 137,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 132,590 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 97,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,164 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,164 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 48,004 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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T44 ETR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T44 ETR, 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 T44 ETR registered?

T44 ETR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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