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T465 SMV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,100 mi
Last recorded182,100 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 SMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 182,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 176,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 176,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 170,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 165,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 162,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 162,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 154,904 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 143,680 miles

handbrake cable slightly frayed

slight corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,605 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,966 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 134,175 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,944 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

unable check rear seat belt due to seat fold

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,944 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

unable check rear seat belt due to seat fold

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 126,793 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 126,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,600 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 108,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 104,216 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,465 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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T465 SMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SMV, 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 T465 SMV registered?

T465 SMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T465 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T465 SMV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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