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T504 MEF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,542 mi
Last recorded175,542 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 MEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 175,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2026 175,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Middle brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Step/ door runner corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Middle brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 168,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2024 164,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 164,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 164,056 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front binding slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s side door step corroded

o/s n/s inner body sills corroded

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,248 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside /nearside upper mounts floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 160,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section holed (next to shock absorber upper mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside /nearside upper mounts floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Fail 23 Feb 2022 156,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor corner box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2021 149,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 149,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 144,607 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 144,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 136,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,276 miles

Nearside Floor corroded through in sliding door channel.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 126,276 miles

Nearside Floor corroded through in sliding door channel.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,407 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side wiper blade rubber split

Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,265 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,367 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,367 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,158 miles

Reccomend camshaft drivebelt replacement.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,010 miles

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

all tyres cracked and worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,010 miles

all tyres cracked and worn

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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T504 MEF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T504 MEF, 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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T504 MEF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T504 MEF shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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