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T529 JKE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,296 mi
Last recorded71,296 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT529 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,296 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 69,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Fouling on Front anti roll bar (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/70/15C on NSF and 195/65/15C on OSF (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 65,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 65,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 62,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rubbing body

os floor cut and repaired poor

Pass 26 May 2020 58,571 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 26 May 2020 58,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,611 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and n/s 3 mm

nearside rear tyre perished and has a cut in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,035 miles

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

o/side rear tyre outer wall cracked not showing cord

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,914 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,914 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 35,594 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T529 JKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 T529 JKE, 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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T529 JKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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