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T812 OBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

263,587 mi
Last recorded263,587 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT812 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 263,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 263,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 260,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear end of catalyst casing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheelarch corroding - no sharp edges sticking out at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 260,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear end of catalyst casing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheelarch corroding - no sharp edges sticking out at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 254,555 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody condition is visibly quite rusty, but no serious defects noted at prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective cords exposed - advise replacement ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 245,730 miles

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

General underbody condition of vehicle is visibly quite rusty, but no serious defects noted in prescribed areas

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing slightly damaged & some movement on pivot (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 245,345 miles

Brake fluid contaminated fluid visibly vey dirty (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body component insecure loading door window glass shattered - only temporary tape repair covering edges of broken sharp glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing slightly damaged & some movement on pivot (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lamp unit but not yet affecting light operation/output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 234,807 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock mount inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear door glass broken & secured using tape

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers inner door handle damaged but can still be opened from inside of the vehicle

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 234,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side light is operated (4.3.3 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock mount inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear door glass broken & secured using tape

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers inner door handle damaged but can still be opened from inside of the vehicle

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 227,616 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front head lamps misty

corrosion to inner and outter sills

nsf inner door handle damaged

slight damage to side walls of both front tyres

Fail 23 Dec 2019 227,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front head lamps misty

corrosion to inner and outter sills

nsf inner door handle damaged

slight damage to side walls of both front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2019 213,767 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 213,608 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 211,185 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 211,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 205,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 196,197 miles

Centre Rear Lower spare tyre poor

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 196,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre Rear Lower spare tyre poor

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 180,742 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 180,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 161,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 161,966 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 155,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 146,517 miles

front number plate cracked

offside head light cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2011 146,517 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

front number plate cracked

offside head light cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2011 146,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2010 13,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 13,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 125,546 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 125,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 114,426 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 114,426 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,692 miles

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

nearside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,302 miles

o/s/f wiper split

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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T812 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 T812 OBL, 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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T812 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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