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T782 OWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,929 mi
Last recorded164,929 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT782 OWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 164,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 163,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2023 159,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 155,567 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 155,567 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 150,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,334 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 143,334 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s+n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,314 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,185 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,535 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 105,340 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 105,299 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 96,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,775 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,121 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wing mirror cracked

rear number [late strating to faid

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,747 miles

nearside wing mirror cracked

rear number [late strating to faid

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,354 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 56,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall bcoming worn

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,718 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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T782 OWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T782 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T782 OWJ registered?

T782 OWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 August 1999.

Is T782 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T782 OWJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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