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T4 VYN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 VYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,791 miles

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

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some surface corrosion at back of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some surface corrosion at back of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,286 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to open tailgate but is securely closed

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,293 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

surface corrosion on brake discs all round

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion & pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 22 Sep 2020 55,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion & pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,034 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 52,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,691 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 47,691 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,136 miles

Advise very slight play on O/S track rod

Advise wipers smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VYN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYN, 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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T4 VYN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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