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T633 JAO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT633 JAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026
Fail 17 Feb 2026

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025

n/s/ middle side door corroded and hold

Fail 21 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front and middle corroded and hold (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/ middle side door corroded and hold

Fail 13 Feb 2025

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front after calipers (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front after caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside wiper slightly worn

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

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Fail 19 Feb 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front after caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside wiper slightly worn

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

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Pass 9 Feb 2023

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

minor screen damage

near side rear tyre very slightly misshapped

signs of a fuel leak around tank area

Fail 9 Feb 2023

signs of a fuel leak around tank area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

minor screen damage

near side rear tyre very slightly misshapped

Pass 16 Feb 2022

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault front dash (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to Caliper (Short Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to Caliper (Short Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to Caliper (Short Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to Caliper (Short Pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019
Fail 10 Jul 2019

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside front chassis behind front bumper corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside and offside parking brake cables corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside front chassis behind front bumper corroded

nearside and offside front wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside and offside parking brake cables corroded

Pass 12 May 2016

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

parking brake cables corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 May 2016

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

parking brake cables corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Jun 2015

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 May 2012

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 1,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 1,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 1,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 1,385 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 1,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 1,376 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 1,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007
Fail 21 Jul 2007

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 126,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T633 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 T633 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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T633 JAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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