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T751 JKL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,545 mi
Last recorded202,545 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT751 JKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 202,545 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 202,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 200,461 miles

slight oil leaks

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Front both anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Front both brake hoses becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Nearside sill return excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front brake pipe becoming corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded but still secure

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 200,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

n/s sill return excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

spare wheel carrier excessively corroded but still secure

various slight oil leaks

various suspension componants corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 200,461 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

n/s sill return excessively corroded outside prescribed areas

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

spare wheel carrier excessively corroded but still secure

various slight oil leaks

various suspension componants corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 196,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front general corrosion to front suspension

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Nearside Inner corroded but not within prescribe area

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 20 Sep 2023 196,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front general corrosion to front suspension

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Nearside Inner corroded but not within prescribe area

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2022 195,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 195,787 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking at servo. possibly also/or brake pipe leaking at same location (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 194,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 192,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wan on edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre warn on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2020 192,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing Lining come off (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wan on edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre warn on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2019 191,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 188,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 185,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 178,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 169,984 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

anti.roll.bar.d.bushes.worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,243 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewalls

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split and tread starting to mis-shape

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 162,243 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewalls

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split and tread starting to mis-shape

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 162,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and inner sidewall split

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 155,288 miles

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)

slight aditional movement in steering/rack

Pass 22 Dec 2010 149,133 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 149,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 142,848 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 142,848 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 135,849 miles

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,391 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 130,391 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

alternator belt loose

Pass 31 Jul 2006 124,075 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 124,044 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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T751 JKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T751 JKL, 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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T751 JKL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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