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T717 JOG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,308 mi
Last recorded131,308 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 JOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 131,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brakes show signs that it has been hot

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat worn

Pass 28 Feb 2025 125,321 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsf & Osf inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf & Osf ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 114,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,101 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 101,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,548 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,010 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 90,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,593 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 85,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,027 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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T717 JOG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T717 JOG, 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 T717 JOG registered?

T717 JOG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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