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T778 FRB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

148,803 mi
Last recorded148,803 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 FRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 148,803 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket is also broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner / outer sills corroded but are not considered excessive / prescribed area's

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 135,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Seam joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,581 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,511 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating / perished

Nearside Front steering rack inner control arm as slight play

Offside Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating / perished

Offside Front steering rack inner control arm as slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating / perished

Nearside Front steering rack inner control arm as slight play

Offside Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating / perished

Offside Front steering rack inner control arm as slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,096 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,706 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,772 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,507 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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T778 FRB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T778 FRB, 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 T778 FRB registered?

T778 FRB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T778 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T778 FRB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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