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T505 BUB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 BUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 73,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,302 miles

Offside Rear The rear edge and inner edge of the drivers cill is rotten but not with in 12 inch of any subscribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear The rear edge and inner edge of the drivers cill is rotten but not with in 12 inch of any subscribed area

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,969 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,217 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,190 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,572 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 30,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,668 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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T505 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 T505 BUB, 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 T505 BUB registered?

T505 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T505 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 BUB shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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