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T530 JDP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,831 mi
Last recorded139,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 JDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 139,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,565 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

under vehicle general surface area corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 136,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

under vehicle general surface area corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 136,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 135,176 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 129,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,068 miles

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

heat shield damaged/deteriorated

reverse lamps not working

vehicle sructure has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2019 119,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

heat shield damaged/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing irregular on edge

reverse lamps not working

vehicle sructure has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,336 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight damage to windscreen

uneven wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 22 Feb 2018 114,331 miles

Brake performance not tested due to not being able to select reverse gear (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside sliding door drops out of runners but still able to open and close

slight damage to windscreen

uneven wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,315 miles

light corrosion to suspension components

offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced, moisture inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

unable to carry out a full inspection of rear seat belts due to load obscuring seat belts

Fail 21 Feb 2017 108,315 miles

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

light corrosion to suspension components

offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced, moisture inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

unable to carry out a full inspection of rear seat belts due to load obscuring seat belts

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,049 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to carry out a full inspection of rear seat belts due to load obscuring seat belts

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 102,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to carry out a full inspection of rear seat belts due to load obscuring seat belts

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,414 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,695 miles

Offside mirror glass loose

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,537 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,043 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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T530 JDP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T530 JDP, 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 T530 JDP registered?

T530 JDP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T530 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T530 JDP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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