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T498 MAU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 MAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 123,535 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Diesel exhaust emissions plate value has been defaced

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting at inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 115,859 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions plate value has been defaced

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear/stepped tread on inner edge of tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch near upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,827 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 106,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,191 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,190 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 55,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,898 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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T498 MAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T498 MAU, 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 T498 MAU registered?

T498 MAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T498 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 MAU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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