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T74 REL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

152,678 mi
Last recorded152,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 REL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 152,678 miles

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

Offside Front front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 152,675 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 149,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 149,888 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NR/OR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 148,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 143,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 140,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deformed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 140,105 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deformed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 138,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is deformed tread area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 129,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front mudflap becoming detached

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

bonnet catch secondary linkage missing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,256 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 123,254 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,513 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 118,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 105,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,590 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,009 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

nearside rear tyre wearing on egde's

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

nearside rear tyre wearing on egde's

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,683 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,683 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,855 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,616 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,065 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 REL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 REL, 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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T74 REL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T74 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 REL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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