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T865 TYA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 137,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 134,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 129,385 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 117,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 117,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,331 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 112,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,302 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 73,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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T865 TYA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T865 TYA, 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 T865 TYA registered?

T865 TYA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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