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T766 LEF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,465 mi
Last recorded150,465 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT766 LEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 150,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 145,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,969 miles

Hand brake cable slightly deteriorated but OK at time of test.will need replacing soon

Rear wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2023 144,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hand brake cable slightly deteriorated but OK at time of test.will need replacing soon

Rear wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 141,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 139,544 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,970 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,896 miles

Nearside Rear shock mount corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 134,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,514 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 129,512 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,996 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Sep 2011 117,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,887 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 115,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 108,241 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 108,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,055 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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T766 LEF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T766 LEF, 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 T766 LEF registered?

T766 LEF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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