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T657 EGT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,487 mi
Last recorded140,487 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 EGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 140,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,442 miles

the underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed including all suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2022 137,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

the underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed including all suspension components

Pass 19 May 2021 134,670 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

the underside of the vehicle has been heavily undersealed including all suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing start of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner wing / fuel filter area corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 130,430 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing start of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner wing / fuel filter area corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,039 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2018 128,039 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel hose leaking injector return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,235 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,764 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 125,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,453 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 116,453 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,641 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,656 miles

battery insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,637 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,637 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,143 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,142 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,218 miles

wiper blade split at ends

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms.

Fail 1 May 2007 75,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyers worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 75,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyers worn on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T657 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T657 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.

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T657 EGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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