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T472 JEX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,365 mi
Last recorded136,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 JEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 136,365 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 136,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 134,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,649 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody components corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 133,306 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 133,302 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 132,790 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 129,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,349 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,342 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged inner side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 982,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 92,594 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 92,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 88,619 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,826 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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T472 JEX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T472 JEX, 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 T472 JEX registered?

T472 JEX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T472 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T472 JEX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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