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T829 JKY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

193,228 mi
Last recorded193,228 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 JKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 193,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL out of rear bias valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH going white/discoloured. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 193,210 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment CABLE SNAPPED!! (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL coming out of bias valve! (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH going white. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 190,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs pitted / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body and suspension components not excessive

Fail 4 Jan 2021 190,962 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Near & Off Side (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near Side Inner Sill Front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Crash Bar Behind Bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 189,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 189,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 189,252 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2018 189,250 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2018 189,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged osf (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff x2 (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 187,143 miles

Front corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles. corrosion underfloor/floorpan/suspension cmponents

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 187,127 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on all original fitment brake pipes.(advise replacement.

small chip in centre screen. drivers door mirror cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 185,321 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2015 180,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 177,747 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 May 2013 173,439 miles

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 171,528 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipes starting to corrode

general body corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 26 Apr 2012 171,528 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipes starting to corrode

general body corrosion

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 19 Apr 2011 167,532 miles

both sides front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside brake disc corroded slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2011 167,532 miles

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

nearside brake disc corroded slightly

Fail 17 May 2010 162,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2010 162,831 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 157,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 151,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 138,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear no plate defacing

Pass 24 May 2006 129,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 129,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightlycorroded

Pass 21 Jun 2005 118,841 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 118,838 miles

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

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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T829 JKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T829 JKY, 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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T829 JKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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