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T741 TGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,332 mi
Last recorded210,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 TGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 210,332 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear crash bar corroded

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

brake servo corroded

vehicle under sealed

Fail 26 Jan 2026 210,291 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear crash bar corroded

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

brake servo corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Feb 2025 208,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear crash bar corroded

brake servo coroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 208,980 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake servo corroded

exhaust corroded

rear crash bar corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2022 208,927 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad friction material deteriorating/ cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2021 203,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 195,803 miles

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

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

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

brakes feel spongey at the pedal

Pass 12 Jun 2017 190,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

Offside Front brake disc corroded slightly

Offside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to bed being folded down

Fail 12 Jun 2017 190,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc corroded slightly

Offside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to bed being folded down

Pass 22 Dec 2015 181,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 173,551 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 168,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 164,677 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 164,677 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 160,848 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 160,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 156,783 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 156,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 156,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 154,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 147,063 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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T741 TGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T741 TGP, 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 T741 TGP registered?

T741 TGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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