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T83 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,882 mi
Last recorded162,882 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 162,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 162,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill coated in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where arm bolts up coated in unerseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where arm bolts up coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

head lamp lenses misted but pattern visable

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms under sealed

Pass 2 Feb 2023 162,458 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle not significantly reducing strength

Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,385 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 156,201 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 156,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,036 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Rear cross panel corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2018 152,029 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 149,239 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 144,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 137,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,366 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,180 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,352 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s panel dented,not jagged

Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,034 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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T83 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T83 MLL, 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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T83 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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