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T498 SEJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,136 mi
Last recorded91,136 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 SEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,136 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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 6 Sep 2022 87,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 81,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

heavily wax oiled

manufacturers guard fitted to underside

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

oil leak from engine

outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,860 miles

can not fully check all components underneath due to underseal on everything

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,126 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,549 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 SEJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SEJ, 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 SEJ registered?

T498 SEJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T498 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 SEJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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