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T96 OKW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,192 mi
Last recorded233,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 OKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 233,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area behind sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch/tub rust hole close to rear shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise sills inner and outer rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rust hole but not within any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance area rusted badly but not within any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 219,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 29 Jun 2021 219,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch wires not connected (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2020 212,349 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess main hand brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear back panel corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 208,028 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 199,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 199,723 miles

Emissions not tested manifold blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe manifold to front (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 194,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 194,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 192,600 miles

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

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

rear wipers worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 188,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

both sides front inner suspension arms slight play

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 188,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both sides front inner suspension arms slight play

both sides rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 179,955 miles

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

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2012 172,877 miles

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

both rack ends slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2012 172,867 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

both rack ends slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 169,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 169,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 157,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front rear disc slightly worn scored

no brake fluid leak under applied pressure

slight play in rack end

slight play in rack mountings

Fail 25 Jun 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 145,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 145,591 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 128,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 112,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 98,339 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 OKW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T96 OKW, 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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T96 OKW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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