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T823 EJB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT823 EJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 167,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (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))

Front both wheel arch bumper mounts corroding

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 166,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LAMP FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front FRONT OF WHEEL ARCH UNDERNEATH BY ENGINE BAY (non structural) SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LAMP FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 166,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LAMP FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front FRONT OF WHEEL ARCH UNDERNEATH BY ENGINE BAY (non structural) SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour LAMP FADED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 166,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 166,214 miles

1of 2 horns innoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2021 165,701 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 165,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,112 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both slight discolouring (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 164,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

bonnet catch difficult to open bonnet

Fail 27 Nov 2019 164,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction big fan on dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch difficult to open bonnet

Pass 21 Nov 2018 163,890 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 163,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 162,430 miles

o s caliper slight wear in operating arm

sligh surface corrosion rear valance and under headlamps

Pass 3 Apr 2015 162,270 miles

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

back panel behind rear bumper slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 162,244 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 161,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 161,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 158,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake discs corroded(lack of use)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 141,513 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 141,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 127,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 123,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 119,163 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 104,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T823 EJB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T823 EJB, 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 T823 EJB registered?

T823 EJB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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