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T596 PNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,665 mi
Last recorded116,665 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,665 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 116,662 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,473 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,134 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,063 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 100,207 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 100,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,435 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 88,870 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,622 miles

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,666 miles

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,319 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,103 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,328 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,917 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,192 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,571 miles

rear discs rusting

Fail 5 Feb 2007 64,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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T596 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T596 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 T596 PNF registered?

T596 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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