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T478 HBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 157,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 151,971 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 145,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 145,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,356 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 143,356 miles

Central Inner Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 141,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,254 miles

N/S/F brake hose perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust rear clamp loose

front heatshiled loose

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 125,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F brake hose perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust rear clamp loose

front heatshiled loose

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 121,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking and damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,368 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 117,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2010 114,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 110,593 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 108,646 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 104,954 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 104,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 98,380 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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T478 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T478 HBD, 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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T478 HBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T478 HBD safe to buy?

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