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T578 JWF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

272,998 mi
Last recorded272,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 JWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 272,998 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2024 272,558 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 272,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 272,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 270,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 261,108 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and doorstep area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 261,082 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle of van (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle of van (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and doorstep area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 248,684 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 248,617 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 241,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 241,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 235,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washer jet only just reaches the windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 235,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washer jet only just reaches the windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 229,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 229,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 222,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 222,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 216,225 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 214,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 211,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 207,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 203,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 199,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 193,279 miles

Both headlamps chiped

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 188,747 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 188,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 184,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 177,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 169,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 169,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 163,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 144,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 121,731 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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T578 JWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 T578 JWF, 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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T578 JWF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T578 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T578 JWF shows 33 tests with a 75.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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