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T513 JNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

219,563 mi
Last recorded219,563 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 219,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 217,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 215,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 211,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 210,907 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 210,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 210,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 210,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 208,687 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 205,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 199,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 199,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 187,903 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 181,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 176,986 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 170,948 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 170,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 164,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 164,072 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 158,289 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 152,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 152,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 146,950 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

rear tyres starting to split and perish on sidewalls

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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T513 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T513 JNF, 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

How do I check the history of T513 JNF?

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What year was T513 JNF registered?

T513 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T513 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T513 JNF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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