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T531 OWE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 81,684 miles

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

Rear underbody seat support corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 80,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,752 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 74,752 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,002 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring

front exhaust heat shield

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,312 miles

front index plate

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,961 miles

Advise slight exhaust blow where bandage is at front.?

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,059 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,592 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 30,592 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,661 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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T531 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T531 OWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T531 OWE registered?

T531 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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