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T451 ACK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

224,936 mi
Last recorded224,936 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 ACK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 224,936 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 224,922 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 224,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 224,847 miles

Offside Front wiper leaves smears

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 224,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper leaves smears

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 224,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 224,414 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 224,233 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 223,668 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 223,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 222,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 221,985 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 220,554 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 220,554 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 219,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust catching n/s rear suspension arm

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 219,177 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust catching n/s rear suspension arm

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 218,768 miles

battery insecure but will not move out of battery box

off side front steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 30 May 2013 216,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2013 216,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2012 214,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2012 214,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 209,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 7 Jun 2010 209,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2009 209,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,888 miles

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2007 202,418 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 202,418 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 197,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T451 ACK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T451 ACK, 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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T451 ACK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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