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T56 CBW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

231,042 mi
Last recorded231,042 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 CBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 231,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 297,151 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 293,095 miles

Nearside Inner sill has light corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 288,972 miles

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

patches of light corrosion under vehicle, not structural

Pass 15 Sep 2021 286,519 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 284,449 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 281,155 miles

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

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

patches of upper body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 276,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

areas of upper body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 271,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

areas of upper body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 270,293 miles

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

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

areas of light corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2015 267,549 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front rack joint

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 262,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 262,928 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 256,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play ns steering rack end

Pass 1 Sep 2012 251,182 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 251,182 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 246,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 242,273 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack/split due to age

Pass 29 Aug 2009 233,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2009 233,124 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2008 225,171 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 212,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 194,389 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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T56 CBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T56 CBW, 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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What year was T56 CBW registered?

T56 CBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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