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T46 CBW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,797 mi
Last recorded168,797 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT46 CBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 168,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 161,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 155,326 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

REAR SERVICE BRAKE APLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Fail 3 May 2024 155,216 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR PART OF OUTTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 153,173 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 149,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 143,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

intercooler mounts broken

Fail 9 Mar 2021 143,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

intercooler mounts broken

Pass 15 Feb 2020 139,874 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 139,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,656 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,698 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 99,152 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 Aug 2010 99,152 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL POOR CONDITION

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,236 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Jun 2008 67,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,270 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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T46 CBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T46 CBW, 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 T46 CBW registered?

T46 CBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T46 CBW safe to buy?

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