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T57 CBW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,213 mi
Last recorded123,213 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 CBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mid inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all body mounts corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 123,213 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside mid inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all body mounts corroded

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boby mounts corroded 3 out of 8 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,722 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all 8 rear bed body mountings very rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 118,721 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking at steering rack leaking from boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all 8 rear bed body mountings very rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,275 miles

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

all rear bed mountings corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just past front box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on calaper (1.1.15 (e))

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

all rear bed mountings corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,283 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

all 8 body mountings on rear bed going rusty, body still secure

offside and nearside headlamps slightly loose

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,645 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in screen 1 in wiper sweep other in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear loading bed mountings going rusty

offside front brake hose deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

spare tyre deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2018 106,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in screen 1 in wiper sweep other in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear loading bed mountings going rusty

offside front brake hose deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

spare tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2017 102,438 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 99,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 95,738 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 90,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer has been repaired

Pass 23 May 2013 85,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center prop shaft mounting corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 81,093 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 81,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 75,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 68,830 miles

drivers outer mirror cracked

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

rear number plate nearside lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,457 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,303 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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T57 CBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc 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 T57 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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T57 CBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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