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T656 MVR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT656 MVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,501 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 57,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 57,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fowling on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,531 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,126 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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T656 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T656 MVR, 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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T656 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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