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T457 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 143,843 miles

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

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

Rear bumper mounting panel corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,229 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper mounting panel, rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 143,229 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector spill off pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheelarch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper mounting panel, rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 142,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,525 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing a white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 139,030 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 139,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 137,728 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 137,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 133,532 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,543 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,543 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 123,406 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 119,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 116,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 112,202 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2011 107,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 103,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 97,947 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 94,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,065 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 85,280 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,699 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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T457 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T457 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.

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What year was T457 LKJ registered?

T457 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T457 LKJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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