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T95 JKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,276 mi
Last recorded124,276 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT95 JKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,272 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,445 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 123,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded

corrosion near rear coil spring carriers

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs corroded

front crossmember corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner sill near seat belt mount corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,417 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 111,417 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slightly low footbrake effort nearside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,661 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 105,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 96,424 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on walls+between tread blocks

Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking up on walls+between tread blocks

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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T95 JKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T95 JKU, 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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What year was T95 JKU registered?

T95 JKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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