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T905 LTW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,708 mi
Last recorded135,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 LTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 135,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 135,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,607 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper bracket corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,192 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 123,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 121,341 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deterioated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,592 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 113,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,668 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 102,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,780 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 96,780 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,940 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 92,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,676 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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T905 LTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T905 LTW, 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 T905 LTW registered?

T905 LTW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T905 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T905 LTW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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