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T617 TOL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

324,240 mi
Last recorded324,240 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 TOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 324,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 319,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 315,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 308,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 303,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 298,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 290,164 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 279,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 207,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 255,520 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

drivers door lock faulty REQUIRES ATTENTION

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer

Fail 6 Mar 2015 255,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door lock faulty REQUIRES ATTENTION

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer

water ingress offside headlamp and glass damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 232,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 215,855 miles

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

o/s/r/ brake pad on limit.

slight wear front inner anti roll bar bushes.

small split in rear exhaust box.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 203,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 198,499 miles

Near side mirror glass cracked

Near side steering arm has slight play

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front head lamp damaged

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has water ingress

Fail 26 Feb 2011 198,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Near side mirror glass cracked

Near side steering arm has slight play

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side front head lamp damaged

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has water ingress

Pass 10 Mar 2010 184,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 163,430 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 152,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 152,534 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 135,518 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 122,637 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 122,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T617 TOL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc 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 T617 TOL, 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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T617 TOL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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