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T708 OCL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,990 mi
Last recorded120,990 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 OCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 120,990 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,362 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 111,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,127 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 101,883 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f sill

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,107 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f sill

Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,107 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f sill

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,130 miles

Rear Oil leak Diff oil seal ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Oil leak Diff oil seal ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,747 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,224 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 81,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,139 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,694 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 62,649 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,137 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,045 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 38,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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T708 OCL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T708 OCL, 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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What year was T708 OCL registered?

T708 OCL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 August 1999.

Is T708 OCL safe to buy?

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