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T981 JWX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,017 mi
Last recorded84,017 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 JWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 84,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 84,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 81,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 77,036 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,850 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,246 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central exhaust baffles loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,635 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 72,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,736 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,489 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 60,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,576 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,938 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,726 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,625 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 42,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,352 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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T981 JWX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 T981 JWX, 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 T981 JWX registered?

T981 JWX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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