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T941 AJO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests37 (18 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

296,072 mi
Last recorded296,072 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT941 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 19 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 296,072 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner door handle damaged but still useable

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer brackets for suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 296,062 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under b pillar and within 30 cm of seatbelt anchorage is corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner sill in wheel well has corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner door handle damaged but still useable

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer brackets for suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 291,397 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** Borderline pass/fail *** (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out from load sensing valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 291,263 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** Borderline pass/fail *** (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out from load sensing valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 284,740 miles

Diesel emissions limits plate illegible/removed

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 284,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower door aperture excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower door aperture excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Diesel emissions limits plate illegible/removed

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 279,556 miles

Diesel limits plate illegible/removed

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to rear brake hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member excessively corroded, not considered structural

Fail 26 Oct 2020 279,536 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel limits plate illegible/removed

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside lower body (underneath vehicle) excessively corroded, not considered structural

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower door aperture (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to rear brake hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member excessively corroded, not considered structural

Pass 15 Nov 2019 274,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole, evidence of grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 273,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole, evidence of grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 265,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside reversing lamp inoperative

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside play considered to be excessive ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 265,910 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Borderline pass/fail (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside reversing lamp inoperative

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside play considered to be excessive ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 257,919 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 257,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS - Set to correct level (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 248,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded, lower side especially

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower door frame (5.2.6)

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

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded, lower side especially

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear doors seem to have difficulty closing, but they do latch securely closed

Fail 3 Nov 2016 248,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower door frame (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Where indicated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Where indicated (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded, lower side especially

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower door frame (5.2.6)

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

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded, lower side especially

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear doors seem to have difficulty closing, but they do latch securely closed

Pass 3 Aug 2015 238,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front headlamp lens damaged

Nearside front lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear door top catch inoperative

Fail 29 Jul 2015 238,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front headlamp lens damaged

Nearside front lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside front tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear door top catch inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2014 231,695 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 231,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 224,050 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 224,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 216,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 216,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 208,091 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 199,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 197,931 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 197,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 186,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 186,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 184,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 165,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 165,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 143,455 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 143,455 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 143,455 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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T941 AJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T941 AJO, 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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T941 AJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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