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T451 TAV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 136,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr brake flexi hoses cracking and ferrules on hoses corroded [strong advise] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr hand brake cable ends corroded [strong advise] (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroded [strong advise] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nsr and osr brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 136,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr brake flexi hoses cracking and ferrules on hoses corroded [strong advise] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr hand brake cable ends corroded [strong advise] (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroded [strong advise] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nsr and osr brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 133,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 132,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,024 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,962 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,866 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn on Inner Edges

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Slight Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Slight Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 116,866 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn on Inner Edges

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Slight Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Slight Corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,334 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp Valve To Flexi Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp Valve To Flexi Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Whole Exhaust System Corroded around joints

Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,543 miles

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

offside front brake binding very slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,016 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,354 miles

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

both rear discs have corroded inners

handbrake cable from lever to quadrant corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,354 miles

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

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

both rear discs have corroded inners

handbrake cable from lever to quadrant corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,623 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,300 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 56,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,234 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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T451 TAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 T451 TAV, 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 TAV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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