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T827 PBL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT827 PBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces corroded outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces corroded outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,767 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,466 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,955 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 79,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 79,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,630 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,361 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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T827 PBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 T827 PBL, 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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What year was T827 PBL registered?

T827 PBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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