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T461 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

188,206 mi
Last recorded188,206 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT461 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 188,206 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 188,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 183,525 miles

Front coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 182,017 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2022 177,824 miles

underside coated in wax

Pass 10 May 2021 173,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 170,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 168,329 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 168,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail IN FRONT OF REAR ARM (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail IN FRONT OF REAR ARM (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 165,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 162,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 159,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 154,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 148,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 138,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 134,646 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 129,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 129,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 124,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 122,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 92,649 miles

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

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

both trackcontrol arm have slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,057 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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T461 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T461 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

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What year was T461 LKJ registered?

T461 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T461 LKJ safe to buy?

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