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T747 JNC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,450 mi
Last recorded171,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 JNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 171,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf chassis outrigger.inner/ outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 167,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front + rear outer sill corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 162,191 miles

Undercarriage corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near frount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced holeded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 158,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near frount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced holeded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,605 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

clutch creeping

Fail 23 Nov 2020 152,605 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

clutch creeping

Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,487 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 140,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 134,659 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning juddering and notchy (2.3.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,427 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,725 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 113,725 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,048 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

offside front brake pads worn more than nearside front

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,423 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch worn

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch worn

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,274 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 82,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,549 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,549 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 22,946 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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T747 JNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 T747 JNC, 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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T747 JNC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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