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T491 WMA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,993 mi
Last recorded200,993 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 WMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 200,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 200,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 199,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 199,276 miles

Nearside Inner inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 199,276 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 198,742 miles

corrosion in inner sills

Fail 1 Aug 2022 198,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in inner sills

Pass 1 Sep 2021 198,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 197,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 196,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 194,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 190,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 189,624 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 181,600 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 174,889 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 167,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 162,821 miles

N/S rear wheel bearing, small noise.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 162,795 miles

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

N/S rear wheel bearing, small noise.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 147,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 147,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 135,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 124,364 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 109,757 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 109,757 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2005 93,603 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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T491 WMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T491 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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What year was T491 WMA registered?

T491 WMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 July 1999.

Is T491 WMA safe to buy?

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