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T96 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

200,833 mi
Last recorded200,833 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 200,833 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake Cable poor

Fail 20 Apr 2026 200,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Handbrake Cable poor

Pass 24 Apr 2025 190,046 miles

both center brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing low

bottom breather pipe broken but supported

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/f cv boot worn/damp

Fail 22 Apr 2025 190,010 miles

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

both center brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing low

bottom breather pipe broken but supported

n/s number plate light not working

n/s/f cv boot worn/damp

Pass 2 Apr 2024 179,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 175,383 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 175,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 168,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 159,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 159,767 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 152,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 146,935 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 146,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,485 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 127,696 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Ball joint has slight play both steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,153 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,525 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,750 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 100,744 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,050 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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T96 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T96 MLL, 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 T96 MLL registered?

T96 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T96 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T96 MLL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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