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T608 VAJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,718 mi
Last recorded131,718 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 131,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all pipes front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 131,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all pipes front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 131,309 miles

Offside Sill corroded to excess, but not in prescribed area

Fail 22 May 2025 131,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sill corroded to excess, but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 129,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,671 miles

Front Front suspension has limited travel

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are corroding on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

Rear rear suspension has limited travel

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 120,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Front suspension has limited travel

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are corroding on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension has limited travel

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,658 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 114,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake cable fouling on exhaust

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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T608 VAJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T608 VAJ, 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 T608 VAJ registered?

T608 VAJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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