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T74 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 113,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,700 miles

Nearside Front seal corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,461 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf outer seal corroded and holed

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed but not within 30cm of any mounts

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 108,973 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,465 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 105,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,972 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,678 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,678 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,793 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 93,793 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,263 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 83,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,836 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,234 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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T74 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T74 MLL, 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 T74 MLL registered?

T74 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T74 MLL safe to buy?

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