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T823 JHE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT823 JHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 127,425 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,218 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,469 miles

Exhaust heat sheild rattling

Offside Front Inner Arch slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 111,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat sheild rattling

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Arch slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,406 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 104,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired sticking (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,546 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,418 miles

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,823 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front rack end slight play

offside rear wheel has slight grab

Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front rack end slight play

offside rear wheel has slight grab

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,742 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front section park brake cable starting to fray

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,263 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,155 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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T823 JHE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHE, 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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T823 JHE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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