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T899 CBN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 CBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 151,001 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 151,001 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 147,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 144,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,721 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 140,721 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,218 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,257 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,982 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened HANDBRAKE (3.5.1b)

exhaust mountings

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 110,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 107,546 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2013 107,546 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,485 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,635 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 81,618 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,806 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,737 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 May 2007 59,737 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 55,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,631 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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T899 CBN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 T899 CBN, 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 T899 CBN registered?

T899 CBN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T899 CBN shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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