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T535 OWE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

247,456 mi
Last recorded247,456 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 247,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 247,143 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension components have surface rust

Pass 12 May 2023 246,107 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 246,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 245,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 245,707 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 236,840 miles

Offside Front Corrosion to lower arch /sill

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 236,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low the top adjusting screw sleeve is broken and light not fully secure (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside corrosion to outer sill and rear quarter panel BORDERLINE

Offside Front Corrosion to lower arch /sill

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 231,013 miles

Nearside inner sill

Fail 10 Jan 2020 230,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion (hole) in nearside inner sill. Not prescribed area.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2019 219,565 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2019 219,559 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2018 207,695 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/f unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 16 Nov 2016 195,362 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 195,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 185,444 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 185,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 174,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 164,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 164,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 158,986 miles

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

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

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

rear seat mounting under frame rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2012 158,986 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear seat mounting under frame rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 144,944 miles

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

PLEASE ALSO SEE EXPRESS VISUAL CHECK SHEET FOR M ORE DETAILED REPORTS

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

mechanism to aid seat security on additional seat frame rusty strongly advise that you have this checked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

please see express viual check sheet

Fail 10 Aug 2010 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

please see express viual check sheet

Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 89,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 77,460 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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T535 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T535 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.

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T535 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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