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T4 WTG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

261,630 mi
Last recorded261,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 WTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 261,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 54,472 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,810 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 51,810 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 50,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,082 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,664 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,626 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,392 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,821 miles

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2013 25,821 miles

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

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2012 22,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 21,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,429 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 19,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 15,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 11,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,278 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 WTG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WTG, 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 WTG registered?

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

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