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T965 BDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,275 mi
Last recorded90,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT965 BDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 90,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,672 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,237 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 82,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,665 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2013 69,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,355 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

horn lose

tow ball missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,792 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,660 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,599 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,587 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,008 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,657 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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T965 BDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T965 BDV, 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 T965 BDV registered?

T965 BDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T965 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T965 BDV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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