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T801 GMO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,175 mi
Last recorded143,175 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 143,175 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before and after flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,476 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 142,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 141,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 141,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 141,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,553 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 134,553 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 127,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,032 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,452 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,494 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,334 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,068 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,068 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,853 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,853 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 72,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,153 miles

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

n/s front tyre minor sidewall damage

Fail 2 Jan 2007 65,153 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre minor sidewall damage

Fail 19 Dec 2005 63,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s steering rack ends showing advanced wear

Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,926 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s steering rack ends showing advanced wear

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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T801 GMO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T801 GMO, 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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T801 GMO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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