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T473 CNN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

206,924 mi
Last recorded206,924 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 CNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 206,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 205,949 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 205,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 202,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 196,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 192,004 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 182,096 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 182,090 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 176,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 166,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 160,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 152,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2015 152,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 144,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 131,722 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 128,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 109,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 164,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 159,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 149,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 145,965 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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T473 CNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T473 CNN, 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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T473 CNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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