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T540 JNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,520 mi
Last recorded197,520 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 197,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 189,657 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 183,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 180,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 176,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 172,979 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has minor corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 166,166 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 163,587 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 160,942 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 159,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 152,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 147,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,532 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 142,532 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 139,046 miles

o/s/r tyre wall split and perished

Fail 22 Mar 2012 139,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre wall split and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 134,015 miles

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

advise rear brake inspection.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 134,015 miles

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

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

advise rear brake inspection.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 128,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 128,983 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 123,868 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 118,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 118,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 113,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 107,913 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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T540 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T540 JNF, 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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T540 JNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T540 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 JNF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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