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T972 JGP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,110 mi
Last recorded154,110 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 JGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,110 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 153,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2024 153,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2023 150,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 147,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 144,134 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 144,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded within prescribed area of front seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 138,036 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Front tyres near limit and worn on edges

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2015 133,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake flexis perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 131,274 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear lower panel starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2013 130,376 miles

advise rear brake check

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear lower panel starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2012 129,298 miles

offside upper sill starting to corrode

play in steering rack

rear lower panel starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2011 127,540 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

noise from engine

offside front tyre wearing on edges

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 May 2010 126,413 miles

brake flexis cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

rear lower panel starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 123,670 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge (advise replacement)

Pass 7 May 2008 121,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 108,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 108,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Some Rear seats have been removed , rear belts not tested.

Fail 18 May 2006 96,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 96,804 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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T972 JGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T972 JGP, 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 T972 JGP registered?

T972 JGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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