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T776 YBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,482 mi
Last recorded185,482 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT776 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 185,482 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Underbody undersealed

Rear Underbody heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 181,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 181,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To near side rea Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 178,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 177,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 174,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from lav valve to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 170,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears front section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake hoses from lav valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 167,588 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 167,562 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

condition of comp valve seizing

n/s steering rack has play

Pass 21 Jun 2019 165,232 miles

condition of exhaust rear

condition of o/s outer cv boot

n/s floor corroded but not near prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2019 165,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condition of exhaust rear

condition of o/s outer cv boot

n/s floor corroded but not near prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2018 164,006 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 163,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area adjacent to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working interact with side lamps front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 162,033 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Offside Front track rod end gaitor weeeping

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

bodywork damaged

exhaust system deteriorated heat shields insecure

front brake hoses rubbers perishing

oil residue

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 161,996 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fuel filler cap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Offside Front track rod end gaitor weeeping

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

bodywork damaged

exhaust system deteriorated heat shields insecure

oil residue

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2016 160,381 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

under van corroissn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 157,655 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork marked and corroded

both front brake hoses deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 155,385 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 155,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 153,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 149,576 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 145,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 141,543 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 141,528 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 138,056 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 138,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 134,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 130,309 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 130,307 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 127,762 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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T776 YBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T776 YBL, 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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T776 YBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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