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T78 BWN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 136,851 miles

All metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

N/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

N/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 136,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear suspension arm front mountain point floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension arm front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All metal & flexy brake pipes are undersealed

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

N/S & O/S Front inner & outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

N/S & O/S Front outer & inner wheel arch's corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,603 miles

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

All welding repairs have been undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 133,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear arm front mountain bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear arm front mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill & wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,037 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 125,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 122,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 117,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 113,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 108,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 103,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 100,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2012 97,152 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2011 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2010 85,058 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r cluster slightly damaged

slight play in o/s/f steering drum stick

unable to inspect toeball due to cover

Pass 11 May 2009 73,658 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 67,730 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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 10 May 2007 60,680 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 11 May 2006 52,758 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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T78 BWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T78 BWN, 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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T78 BWN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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