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T465 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,269 mi
Last recorded85,269 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,269 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,636 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 84,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,231 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 74,221 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 71,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 63,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

steering rack inner ball coupling offside slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

play in steering column

Fail 5 Sep 2014 56,667 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

play in steering column

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,108 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,202 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,561 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,432 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T465 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T465 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 T465 LKJ registered?

T465 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T465 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T465 LKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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