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T507 BUB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT507 BUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 150,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 149,626 miles

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

Various corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Oct 2023 148,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 145,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 144,249 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 144,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 137,042 miles

Front Both brake backing plates corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 133,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 130,124 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 120,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2014 116,318 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Front shock absorber lower bushes perished on both sides

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 114,568 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 10,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 102,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on its edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on its edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,545 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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T507 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T507 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.

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T507 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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