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T47 SBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,456 mi
Last recorded87,456 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 SBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 86,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,521 miles

All shock absorbers corroding

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

outersills corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,784 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,784 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,270 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,049 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 83,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,804 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,287 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,438 miles

cv gaiters deteriorating

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,041 miles

all steering and suspension gaiters deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,041 miles

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

all steering and suspension gaiters deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,759 miles

both front brake discs worn

front wiper blades noisy in operation

tailgate struts weak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

front and rear brakes squeal

front wiper blades noisy in operation

offside rear brake disc corroding

tailgate struts weak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,568 miles

aux belt cracking

front discs worn pads 60% worn

rear blade split

rear discs worn pads 50% worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 48,568 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aux belt cracking

front discs worn pads 60% worn

rear blade split

rear discs worn pads 50% worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 40,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,482 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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T47 SBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T47 SBD, 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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T47 SBD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T47 SBD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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