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T454 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,911 mi
Last recorded172,911 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 172,911 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 167,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 167,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 157,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 146,412 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o s inner track road slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 138,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 130,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,376 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 120,932 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 120,926 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,784 miles

front anti rool bar mouting bushes slieghtly worn

near side front anti rool bar linkage bush derteriorated but not resulting in movement offside aswell

oil leak

play in stering rack inner jionts

servo rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2014 116,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

servo rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2013 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

difficult in gaining acsess to rear door/cycle rack present

exhaust slighty smokey on start up

Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,890 miles

difficult in gaining acsess to rear door/cycle rack present

exhaust slighty smokey on start up

Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 107,768 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 98,591 miles

. exhaust smokey on start up

.. STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHECK OFTEN

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

.. nearside/offside rear brake discs surface rust present

.. offside front lower ball joint slight movement

advise offside front tyre getting low in tread depth 4mm of tread left check often

Fail 16 Nov 2010 98,591 miles

. exhaust smokey on start up

.. STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHECK OFTEN

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

.. nearside/offside rear brake discs surface rust present

.. offside front lower ball joint slight movement

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise offside front tyre getting low in tread depth 4mm of tread left check often

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,949 miles

rear brake discs getting rusty

slieght play o/s/lower ball jiont

Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,336 miles

.. engine /exhaust smokey on start up

Fail 31 Oct 2007 83,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,109 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,892 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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T454 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T454 LKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T454 LKJ?

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What year was T454 LKJ registered?

T454 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T454 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 LKJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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