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T766 YNU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT766 YNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on underside greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 87,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 86,307 miles

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

low effort from rear service brake,overall effort ok.

underside of vehicle including prescribed areas,brake lines and suspension components covered in a black underseal.

Pass 11 May 2023 84,520 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 84,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 83,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 83,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 80,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,720 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 77,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring broken o/s n/s (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,805 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,191 miles

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

all brake pipes hevily greased

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,191 miles

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

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

all brake pipes hevily greased

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,784 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,042 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,158 miles

off side rear tyre starting to crack up

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,158 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear tyre starting to crack up

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,969 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 34,969 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,306 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 YNU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T766 YNU, 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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T766 YNU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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