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T92 VUM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT92 VUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 163,510 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 163,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 162,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

Pass 6 Jun 2024 161,390 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on

Fail 29 May 2024 161,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light on

Pass 13 Apr 2023 160,418 miles

rear shockers corroded

vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2023 160,415 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear shockers corroded

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,177 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2021 158,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,455 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,447 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 149,003 miles

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 145,090 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 142,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 134,680 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 130,878 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 125,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 120,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly detiorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 114,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 108,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 108,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 104,393 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 104,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 98,691 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 98,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,140 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 92,676 miles

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

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

all tyres fitted are generally perishing

offside rear seat belt webbing cut through

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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T92 VUM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T92 VUM, 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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T92 VUM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T92 VUM shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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