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T938 AFJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,797 mi
Last recorded168,797 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT938 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 168,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 163,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 157,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,372 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 154,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 152,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

screen cracked but not in MOT area

Pass 3 Dec 2015 144,393 miles

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

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

Offside crack in windscreen outside the swept area

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,589 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 139,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,151 miles

has crack in windsceen outside swept area

Fail 1 Nov 2013 138,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

has crack in windsceen outside swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 132,829 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 132,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 124,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 108,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,159 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 100,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,456 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,671 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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T938 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T938 AFJ, 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 T938 AFJ registered?

T938 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T938 AFJ safe to buy?

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