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T513 UEE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

231,835 mi
Last recorded231,835 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 UEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 231,835 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 231,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing front middle seat has no seat belt (7.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 231,223 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 231,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condtion

underside of vech showing slight corrosion but not holed

Pass 13 Aug 2019 230,338 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose due to corrosion but overall still secure

Nearside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Nearside floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 230,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper loose due to corrosion but overall still secure

Nearside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Nearside floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2018 222,287 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 222,287 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 221,272 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake rod repaired, but not inappropriately hand brake (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 221,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.3.3a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake rod repaired, but not inappropriately hand brake (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 216,718 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 216,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 215,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 215,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded

unable to test emmisions

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 UEE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T513 UEE, 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 T513 UEE registered?

T513 UEE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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