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T883 PND

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

179,383 mi
Last recorded179,383 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT883 PND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 179,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 177,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 170,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 165,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 163,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp. arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides , offside more play ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 163,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on susp. arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides , offside more play ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 156,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight deteriorated / wet inside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 156,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight deteriorated / wet inside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 150,240 miles

O/S/F & N/.S/F CALIPER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2018 149,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F & N/.S/F CALIPER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2017 142,550 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm pivot (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 142,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm pivot (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside park brake effort low

overall park effort only just pass 20%

Pass 7 Apr 2016 136,216 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

nearside sill under door corroded ( outside prescribed areas)

offside sill under door corroded ( outside prescribed areas)

rear service brakes poor & park brake only just pass 19%

slight play in both inner steering track rods

Fail 6 Apr 2016 136,216 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant leak

nearside sill under door corroded ( outside prescribed areas)

offside sill under door corroded ( outside prescribed areas)

rear service brakes poor & park brake only just pass 19%

slight play in both inner steering track rods

Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,486 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

motorhome with folding bed / settee in rear

Fail 1 Apr 2014 124,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,556 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 118,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 114,364 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,251 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 107,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 106,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

headlamp aim slghtly low and unable to adjust

Pass 5 Dec 2008 105,484 miles

offside rear foot & handbrake readings low - recommend inspection

slight play in offside steering rack arm

small chip in windscreen on offside

Pass 6 Dec 2007 103,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Dec 2006 100,779 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 95,532 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 95,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspect fuel leaking at injector pipe

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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T883 PND is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T883 PND, 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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T883 PND is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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