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T899 TGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,526 mi
Last recorded77,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 TGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 77,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 77,088 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,627 miles

Front Brake Discs corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill distorted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and in Tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 75,568 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion just starting in nsr chassis/ inner wing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated just starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

travel on foot brake pedal when depressed.

Pass 8 May 2018 74,812 miles

travel on footbrake pedal when depressed.

Fail 7 May 2018 74,800 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in rear silencer(not picked up by emissions machine) (7.4.B.1)

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

travel on footbrake pedal when depressed.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,020 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer (7.1.2)

rear tyres getting perished.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,600 miles

emissions to low to register.

nsr tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,488 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre outer wall perishing.

rear brake discs starting to get worn.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight run out on front discs when in operation.

travel on footbrake pedsl when depressed.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight run out on front brake discs when used together.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges.

nsr tyre outer wall getting perished.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,909 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,373 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,402 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 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T899 TGF registered?

T899 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T899 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T899 TGF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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