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T640 DBW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 DBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 147,180 miles

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

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 147,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre's on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,171 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 139,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 136,239 miles

Offside no; plate lamp , bulb changed

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,057 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,876 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and mounting rubbers are perished ()

advise suspension has been lowered all round

Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,861 miles

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

front seats have slight movement

n/s front c/v gaiter is weeping inner one is split

n/s rear wheel rim has slight damage

slight wear in steering rack

suspension has been lowered

Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,861 miles

Emissions not tested no emissions tested due to fuel leaking over engine (7.3.A.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel over engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front c/v gaiter is weeping inner one is split

n/s rear wheel rim has slight damage

slight wear in steering rack

suspension has been lowered

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,380 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front seats have movement in there swivel fixings

advise n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter is split

advise n/s rear wheel rim is damaged on inside

advise vehicle has been lowered

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front seats have movement in there swivel fixings

advise n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter is split

advise n/s rear wheel rim is damaged on inside

advise vehicle has been lowered

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front swivel seats have slight movement

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,511 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front c/v boot weeping

rear suspension lowered

Fail 28 Nov 2012 120,508 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front c/v boot weeping

rear suspension lowered

Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 117,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 112,548 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 112,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 107,307 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in track rod arms

Fail 4 Jun 2009 107,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in track rod arms

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,612 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 95,612 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 85,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 81,093 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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T640 DBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T640 DBW, 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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T640 DBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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