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T665 DBW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

218,816 mi
Last recorded218,816 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT665 DBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 218,816 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 218,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 215,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small leak

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

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

Offside Front door release handle missing

movement in steering wheel spokes

Fail 10 Oct 2024 215,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small leak

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

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

Offside Front door release handle missing

movement in steering wheel spokes

Pass 6 Apr 2023 208,807 miles

oil leak

vechicle slightly smokey

Pass 10 Nov 2021 202,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 200,254 miles

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

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

engine bay under guards fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 199,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear(advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 199,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear(advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both rears (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 197,393 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 197,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 195,553 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front door handle broken door can still be opened from interior of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2017 195,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front door handle broken door can still be opened from interior of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2016 193,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 190,606 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges osf cut in sidewall attension needed

front brake pipes rusted and pitted

Fail 19 Jun 2015 190,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges osf cut in sidewall attension needed

front brake pipes rusted and pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 185,239 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 185,155 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 177,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 171,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 171,217 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlamp ouput poor

juddering through vehicle when brakes applied

Pass 9 Apr 2011 161,775 miles

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

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

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

both raer brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 156,891 miles

Offside front tyre low in tread.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 156,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front tyre low in tread.

Pass 3 May 2007 142,821 miles

Nail in tread of offside rear trye.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 124,210 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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T665 DBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc 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 T665 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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T665 DBW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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