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T522 JNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

231,387 mi
Last recorded231,387 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 231,387 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 225,017 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front exhaust mounts are not in their hangers but security isnt compromised

oil level on minimum

Fail 3 Oct 2024 225,003 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function fractured (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters broken glued into position (4.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front exhaust mounts are not in their hangers but security isnt compromised

oil level on minimum

Pass 12 Sep 2023 219,017 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 216,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 214,132 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity dirt in side lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 211,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 207,826 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust system hitting anti roll bar

Fail 22 Jul 2013 207,821 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust system hitting anti roll bar

Pass 10 Jul 2012 205,116 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system needs nsecuring

o/s/r lense cracked and dirty

play in steering rack

slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2011 197,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front exhaust lightly rubbing anti roll bar intermittantly

front exhaust mount appears to be missing but system adaquately supported

headlamp aims adjusted - were too high - possibly due to the amount of weight over the rear axle when tested

o/s/r outer tyre wall in poor condition

oil leak

slight play o/s steering

temoporary repair to offside rear light lense

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 15 Feb 2011 197,878 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

RETEST - previous items only checked - previous advisories apply

Fail 8 Feb 2011 197,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust slightly rubbing front anti roll bar

front exhaust mounting appears to be missig but system adaquately supported

main beam warning light not working

o/s/r tyre heavily perished and starting to split in places

oil leaks

temporary repair o/s/r light lense

Pass 12 Mar 2010 195,498 miles

Air box leak

Engine oil leaks

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Mar 2010 195,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Air box leak

Engine oil leaks

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2009 190,329 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 190,214 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 181,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 181,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 161,600 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 16,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 138,487 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 138,381 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T522 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 T522 JNF registered?

T522 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T522 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 JNF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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