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T895 TNB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

214,448 mi
Last recorded214,448 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT895 TNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 214,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 214,442 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 214,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 214,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 214,404 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 214,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 214,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 212,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 212,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 208,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 200,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 199,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 191,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 183,321 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 171,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 163,098 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 163,098 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 158,780 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 158,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 142,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 129,880 miles

smokes when cold from exhaust

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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T895 TNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T895 TNB, 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 T895 TNB registered?

T895 TNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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