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T781 OWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,016 mi
Last recorded156,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 OWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 156,016 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By towbar and ns sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 154,449 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 154,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 152,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 152,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 70 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 149,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat where hanger is snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective snapped after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed near front bumper but not within a prescribed area

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

front cross member corroded/holed but not within a prescribed area

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2019 149,301 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at towing hoop (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat where hanger is snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective snapped after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed near front bumper but not within a prescribed area

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

front cross member corroded/holed but not within a prescribed area

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2019 149,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat where hanger is snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective snapped after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed near front bumper but not within a prescribed area

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

clean and wax oil all prescribed areas

front cross member corroded/holed but not within a prescribed area

screen wash leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,431 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 143,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 141,476 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 141,476 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated front cable corroded (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 139,746 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,473 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 136,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,947 miles

Managment light flashing.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 124,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 119,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 112,189 miles

osf door mirror has small crack not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,888 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

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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T781 OWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T781 OWJ, 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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What year was T781 OWJ registered?

T781 OWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T781 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T781 OWJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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