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T587 PNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 91,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,834 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,841 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,703 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 132,019 miles

advise covers under vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 23 May 2019 132,019 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

advise covers under vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2018 80,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 78,584 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 78,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 76,046 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 76,046 miles

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

Offside Rear perrished splitting badly starting go out of shape

Pass 29 May 2015 72,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,810 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,196 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine smokes slightly on tickover

imballance on rear brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2010 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine smokes slightly on tickover

imballance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,156 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and perishing

offside front tyre splitting outer sidewall

slight movement in steering arms

vehicle starting to emit some blue smoke not excessive

Fail 18 Apr 2008 54,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and perishing

offside front tyre splitting outer sidewall

offside rear wheel corroding

slight movement in steering arms

vehicle starting to emit some blue smoke not excessive

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,772 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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T587 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T587 PNF, 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 T587 PNF registered?

T587 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T587 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T587 PNF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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