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T653 EGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 EGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,385 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,774 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,989 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,867 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rad support corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 68,865 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rad support corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,445 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,340 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,756 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,756 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,492 miles

both front steering arms to track rods slight play off side near side fronts

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,832 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,189 miles

corrosion on hand brake cables

drive belt steering deterated

off side near side front steering arms both have slight play

power steering pipes have corrosion

rear brake discs corroded slight pitting

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2014 41,189 miles

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

corrosion on hand brake cables

drive belt steering deterated

off side near side front steering arms both have slight play

power steering pipes have corrosion

rear brake discs corroded slight pitting

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,159 miles

Corrosion suspension components

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 10 Oct 2012 33,158 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion suspension components

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,093 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 30,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,029 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Offside rear tyre very heavily perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,739 miles

Brake pipes and brake hose ferrules covered in grease.

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Rear brake pads worn

Underside of vehicle covered in grease

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,544 miles

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise front discs worn

Advise rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,141 miles

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

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

adv slight play in steering rack mountings

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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T653 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T653 EGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T653 EGT registered?

T653 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T653 EGT safe to buy?

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