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T917 PRJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,719 mi
Last recorded138,719 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT917 PRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (ALL) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,186 miles

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

cooling system leak

Pass 31 Jan 2023 134,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 129,233 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking it appears to be the leak off pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also in very poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery charging lamp illuminated

oil lamp flashing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (All round) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 128,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (under bonnet around the fuel filter area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (All round) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 128,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2017 128,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 126,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 125,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

windscreen wipers only work on maximum speed

Fail 13 May 2015 125,759 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

windscreen wipers only work on maximum speed

Pass 9 May 2014 124,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen wipers only work on maximum speed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

wipers only work on one speed, do not park and are on the small side

Fail 9 Apr 2013 122,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

wipers only work on one speed, do not park and are on the small side

Pass 21 Apr 2009 122,156 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 122,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 119,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 111,581 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,510 miles

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

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

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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T917 PRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T917 PRJ, 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 T917 PRJ registered?

T917 PRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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