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T87 JKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 JKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,307 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector return pipes (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 58,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,474 miles

advise rear tyres perrished

advise wiper blades poor

Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear tyres perrished

advise wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,280 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,053 miles

all four tyres showing signs of ageing in side walls(ok for this test)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 36,375 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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T87 JKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T87 JKU, 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 T87 JKU registered?

T87 JKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T87 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T87 JKU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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