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T487 WMA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner /outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch within 30cm of shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch within 30cm of shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General under body corrosion and to suspension componets

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,189 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between Flexi hose & caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between Flexi hose & caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 115,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between Flexi hose & caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between Flexi hose & caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 114,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 112,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 109,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 107,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 106,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake linkage rods corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 105,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake linkage rods badly corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 105,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake linkage rods badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 102,453 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 98,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 98,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 94,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,294 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 89,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

offside front exhaust rubber mounting not fitted to exhaust

parking brake cable/rod returning spring broken

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,660 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 69,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 49,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 39,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 39,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f disc lightly corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,928 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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T487 WMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T487 WMA, 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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T487 WMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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