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T4 OFJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by front reinforcement brace. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by front reinforcement brace. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Crush frame adjacent to tow loop (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jul 2026 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by front reinforcement brace. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by front reinforcement brace. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Crush frame adjacent to tow loop (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 77,913 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,026 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,026 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,893 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 55,187 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,145 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,260 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,403 miles

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

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 OFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OFJ, 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 T4 OFJ registered?

T4 OFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 August 1999.

Is T4 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 OFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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