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T547 TGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 TGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 140,097 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 139,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 136,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 136,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 134,567 miles

Nearside Front doorstep corroded

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 134,567 miles

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

Nearside Front doorstep corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 133,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 133,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,763 miles

Nearside headlamp intensity low ,condensation in headlamp

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 129,763 miles

Nearside headlamp intensity low ,condensation in headlamp

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,068 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Apr 2018 124,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,560 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front windscreen has stone chip outside zones

exhaust system deteriorating repaired with putty

Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,742 miles

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front windscreen has stone chip outside zones

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

exhaust system deteriorating repaired with putty

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,006 miles

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

chip in windscreen

fuel leak off pipe to no.4 injector starting to rub through.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OSF tyre below 3mm

PAS belt splitting

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

chip in windscreen

front discs and pads very low

fuel leak off pipe to no.4 injector starting to rub through.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 111,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,163 miles

Battery insecure

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

Speedo meter glass broken/damaged

Windscreen damaged in swept area in zone A exceeds 10mm diamerter but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,454 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,322 miles

Cut to nearside front outer tyre eall

Windscreen damaged just outside swept area- slightly smaller wiper blade fitted to offside

Fail 17 Mar 2009 88,317 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cut to nearside front outer tyre eall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,929 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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T547 TGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 T547 TGP, 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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T547 TGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T547 TGP shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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