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T837 BAN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

218,111 mi
Last recorded218,111 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 BAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 218,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 217,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 217,300 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of car has surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2024 217,300 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 216,563 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 216,561 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 216,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 216,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear crash bar rotten but not affecting integral structure of the vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2019 216,434 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 215,232 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 215,229 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 215,153 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 215,153 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 215,029 miles

Engine emits slight smoke under acceleration

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 214,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 213,773 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2012 205,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 205,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 192,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 179,037 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 179,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 162,737 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 162,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 156,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 148,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 135,806 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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T837 BAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T837 BAN, 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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T837 BAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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