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T69 JKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT69 JKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front hubs heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 112,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front hubs heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front hubs heavily corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 110,103 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned obscured by rear mounted rack (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front hubs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (corroded patches throughout) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement, may need adjustment or repair

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front play found at the wheel whilst jacked

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (corroded patches throughout) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement, may need adjustment or repair

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front play found at the wheel whilst jacked

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,754 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,636 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,403 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 80,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,929 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,295 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,072 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 15,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,796 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,459 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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T69 JKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T69 JKU, 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 T69 JKU registered?

T69 JKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T69 JKU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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