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T952 AFJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

280,284 mi
Last recorded280,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 AFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 280,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 276,558 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2024 272,619 miles

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

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

corrosion rear wishbones

oil weep

slight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s

Fail 5 Jul 2024 272,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner pad looking low

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear wishbones

oil weep

slight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s

Pass 19 Jul 2023 269,605 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight perishing

Offside corrosion inner and outer sill

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion front brake pipes on ends and rear brake pipes in places

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2023 269,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot slight perishing

Offside corrosion inner and outer sill

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion front brake pipes on ends and rear brake pipes in places

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2022 266,727 miles

slight corrosion brake pipes in places

Fail 12 Jul 2022 266,727 miles

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

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

slight corrosion brake pipes in places

Pass 28 Jul 2021 263,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 27 Jul 2021 263,858 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2020 261,289 miles

corrosion rear brake pipe o/s/f and centre

oil leak not excesive

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2020 261,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion rear brake pipe o/s/f and ceter brake pipes

oil leak not excessive

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2019 256,729 miles

childseat fitted o/s/r adult belt

corrosion n/s outer sill

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2018 250,911 miles

small amounts of corrosion in places on brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2018 250,911 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

small amounts of corrosion in places on brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2017 244,019 miles

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

rear reg plate detiorated

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight corrosion rear chassis spring tops

Pass 16 Mar 2016 238,661 miles

Centre corrosion rear brake pipes in places

corrosion rear shock mounts

front tyres wearing inner edge and cracking and perishing

rear reg plate detiorateing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 238,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre corrosion rear brake pipes in places

corrosion rear shock mounts

front tyres wearing inner edge and cracking and perishing

rear reg plate detiorateing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 228,386 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 228,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 215,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 215,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 203,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side & rear windows tinted

Fail 20 Mar 2013 203,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side & rear windows tinted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 190,185 miles

n/s/f w/bearing slight noise

Fail 22 Mar 2012 190,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f w/bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Mar 2011 182,083 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot

Fail 9 Mar 2011 182,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot

Pass 13 Mar 2010 174,931 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 174,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 168,664 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 156,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 137,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 119,967 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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T952 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 T952 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.

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T952 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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