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T4 HBE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 HBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,150 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,323 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,740 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake rods/cables slack and resting on exhaust.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,346 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,048 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,500 miles

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 57,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,146 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 29,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,064 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 HBE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?

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

Is T4 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 HBE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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