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T616 JAO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

129,755 mi
Last recorded129,755 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 JAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 129,747 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front heat Shield loose. rattling

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 129,500 miles

Nearside Front water leak fom engine

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 129,491 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front water leak fom engine

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 126,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fraying

Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,667 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 116,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,897 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 104,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,227 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 104,223 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,089 miles

oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 99,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 95,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,687 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 90,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 87,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 63,376 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 63,376 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T616 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 T616 JAO, 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 T616 JAO registered?

T616 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T616 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T616 JAO shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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