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T651 JGW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,148 mi
Last recorded181,148 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT651 JGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 181,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,223 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 178,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 173,667 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 167,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 163,773 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 163,772 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 163,772 miles

All brake discs corroding

All brake pads wearing low

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread feathured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,772 miles

All brake disc faces showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear lower bumper support panel holed and corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 163,772 miles

All brake disc faces showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear lower bumper support panel holed and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 156,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 156,296 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,759 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,250 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 137,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 127,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Sep 2015 127,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 113,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2013 113,253 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,739 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,182 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch rubber padle missing.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 100,961 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,509 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Outer Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,509 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 84,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,570 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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T651 JGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T651 JGW, 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 T651 JGW registered?

T651 JGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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