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T522 ASM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,995 mi
Last recorded140,995 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 ASM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 140,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 140,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower hub mounted ball joint - dust cover split extensively . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel corroded and holed in area of rear suspension arm mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70R15C tyre cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70R15C tyre cracking and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 140,017 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 138,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section has a slight crack / split in the pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 136,749 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around nearside rear suspension arm mounting bracket corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section has a slight crack / split in the pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,578 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,575 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 132,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 115,390 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,267 miles

steering lock inoprative

Fail 7 Feb 2012 113,267 miles

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

steering lock inoprative

Pass 3 Feb 2011 110,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 103,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 89,191 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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T522 ASM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T522 ASM, 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 T522 ASM registered?

T522 ASM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T522 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 ASM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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