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T896 TGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

250,589 mi
Last recorded250,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 TGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 250,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 240,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

head lights changed as h/d fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 229,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 227,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2022 225,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 225,464 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 219,367 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 23 Jun 2020 215,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2019 214,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 214,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 212,287 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 210,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 5 Oct 2015 210,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Oct 2014 193,200 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 193,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 175,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 145,638 miles

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor Play in the Steering Rack.

Rear Seats folded flat at the time of MOT.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 140,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 133,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 127,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 119,464 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 115,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 115,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,971 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 104,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T896 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T896 TGF, 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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What year was T896 TGF registered?

T896 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T896 TGF safe to buy?

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