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T621 OGB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT621 OGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 131,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 127,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 127,434 miles

Fuel tank insecure os strap corroded/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch lip (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail and sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 125,161 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door step corroded poor condition

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OUTER ARM MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear bumper mounting brace corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 121,823 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm outer mounting split and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door step corroded poor condition

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear bumper mounting brace corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 115,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR BUMPER METAL REINFORCEMENT HEAVILY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 May 2020 115,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR BUMPER METAL REINFORCEMENT HEAVILY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 May 2019 110,696 miles

AFTER MARKET FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS FITTED

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CALIPER PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CALIPER PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL OUTSIDE OF 30CM AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR BUMPER STRENGTHENER CORRODED HOLESD NOT TO BE MISTAKE WITH REAR CROSS MEMBER

UNDERSIDE MUDDY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICE CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2019 110,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

AFTER MARKET FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS FITTED

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CALIPER PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SCREW

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CALIPER PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL OUTSIDE OF 30CM AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR BUMPER STRENGTHENER CORRODED HOLESD NOT TO BE MISTAKE WITH REAR CROSS MEMBER

UNDERSIDE MUDDY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICE CORRODED

Pass 3 May 2018 103,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 95,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 87,902 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE 2.8mm to 3mm OF TREAD AROUND CENTRE OF TYRE TREAD

Fail 19 May 2016 87,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE 2.8mm to 3mm OF TREAD AROUND CENTRE OF TYRE TREAD

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2015 80,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shockers require attention soon

Fail 21 May 2015 80,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shockers require attention soon

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,521 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,724 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,195 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs corroded.

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

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs pitted

front number plate broken

n/s rear cluster broken

o/s front flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

oil sump corroded

rear brake didcs pitted

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

oil sump corroded

rear brake didcs pitted

rear cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs pitted

front number plate broken

n/s rear cluster broken

o/s front flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s sil corroded

oil sump corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,065 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 31,534 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,265 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 15,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,750 miles

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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T621 OGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T621 OGB, 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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T621 OGB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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