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T4 GVG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,656 mi
Last recorded51,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 GVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 51,656 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 45,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 38,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,706 miles

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

chips in screen

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light on

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

chips in screen

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,655 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING: Emission limits will need to be retested after Exhaust is repaired

battery light on

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

chips in screen

Pass 20 May 2013 37,965 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 May 2012 37,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 37,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all Brake disc(s) pitted

Pass 20 May 2010 37,326 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,562 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not working no adjacent seat

rear seats missing

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,638 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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T4 GVG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T4 GVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T4 GVG registered?

T4 GVG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T4 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 GVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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