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T964 SDW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,808 mi
Last recorded85,808 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT964 SDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,269 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 82,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,181 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,226 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 78,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,334 miles

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

slightly smokey on tick over

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,945 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,945 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

foot brake feels spongy but operation ok

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,331 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

foot brake feels spongy but operation ok

Pass 31 May 2006 42,553 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 42,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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T964 SDW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T964 SDW, 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 T964 SDW registered?

T964 SDW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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