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T837 JKP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,919 mi
Last recorded173,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 JKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 173,919 miles

Nearside Rear Body cross member corroded, not within 30cm.

Underside corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 173,093 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 172,094 miles

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

Rear body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 171,383 miles

General Body corrosion to the rear

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 170,035 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 164,719 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 164,719 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,389 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 132,566 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 132,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 124,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,207 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,496 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 JKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T837 JKP, 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 T837 JKP registered?

T837 JKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T837 JKP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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