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T879 EAG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

370,733 mi
Last recorded370,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 370,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 361,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 350,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 344,057 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 342,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 333,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 318,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 299,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 286,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 286,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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T879 EAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T879 EAG, 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 T879 EAG registered?

T879 EAG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T879 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 EAG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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