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T521 JNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 112,655 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 112,655 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,897 miles

exhaust rusty/corroded but not leaking - centre/rear

Fail 21 Jul 2025 110,888 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and side door step holed and corroded under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty/corroded but not leaking - centre/rear

Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,788 miles

exhaust rusty/corroded - centre and rear

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2022 107,460 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2022 107,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,206 miles

Slight play in steering rack or drumsticks .

Pass 4 May 2018 103,762 miles

Slight play in steering drumstick joints .

Pass 19 May 2017 102,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 100,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 97,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R tyre age cracked.

Pass 14 May 2014 94,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,622 miles

Nearside Front 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 Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,929 miles

Tow Bar electrics L H indicator not working

Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,928 miles

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

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

Tow Bar electrics L H indicator not working

Pass 4 May 2011 68,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 68,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,958 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 52,208 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 52,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 44,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 44,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,774 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,423 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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T521 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T521 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.

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What year was T521 JNF registered?

T521 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T521 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T521 JNF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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