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T816 OBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,554 mi
Last recorded129,554 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT816 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,554 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant stains on water housing on nearside of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,495 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 127,619 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant stains on thermostat housing

Pass 18 Apr 2023 126,366 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brale lever button sticky

Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake lever button sticky

Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake lever button sticky

Fail 12 Apr 2021 124,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall 225/45/17 94w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake lever button sticky

Pass 4 Apr 2020 124,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake lever button sticky

Fail 2 Apr 2020 124,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake lever button sticky

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,062 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,765 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,485 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant stains on nearside front of engine

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 115,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant stains on nearside front of engine

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,976 miles

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

Rear silencer slightly leaking

fuel injector return pipes slightly moist

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer slightly leaking

fuel injector return pipes slightly moist

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,466 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 108,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 103,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,106 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 77,496 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,253 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,952 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 54,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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T816 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 T816 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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T816 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T816 OBL shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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