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T947 JNG

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

259,517 mi
Last recorded259,517 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 JNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 259,517 miles

trims and covers fitted / heavy underbody protection

Pass 4 Oct 2024 249,039 miles

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

some underbody corrosion showing around rear

trims and covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 239,551 miles

trims and covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 239,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 229,386 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 220,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2020 215,124 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 215,117 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 206,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 194,347 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 183,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 178,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 173,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 164,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 154,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 146,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 146,282 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 136,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 123,329 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 121,331 miles

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

advise lowering springs fitted to rear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 110,245 miles

slight creep on brake pedal,road tested all ok.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,186 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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T947 JNG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T947 JNG, 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 T947 JNG registered?

T947 JNG is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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