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T538 SAP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 SAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 106,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,957 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,931 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,731 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,874 miles

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

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

both front tyres perrished on outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,420 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,951 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 34,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres side walls cracking.

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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T538 SAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T538 SAP, 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 T538 SAP registered?

T538 SAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T538 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T538 SAP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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