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T982 FOB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,235 mi
Last recorded232,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT982 FOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 232,235 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Corrosion hole under rear of arch

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

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

Rear Bumper support bar badly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 232,216 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Corrosion hole under rear of arch

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

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

Rear Bumper support bar badly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 230,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (c))

Rear bumper support bracket corroded

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Vehicle has oil leaks from gearbox/engine area's

Pass 3 May 2024 227,680 miles

All steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

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

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear bumper support bracket corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 May 2024 227,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

All steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

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

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear bumper support bracket corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 May 2023 224,030 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 224,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 224,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner and outer sill corrosion

Nearside Inner corrosion hole, inner sill panel by sliding door lower runner

Offside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear valance corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 216,978 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 216,975 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 210,973 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 205,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 202,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 202,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Coil light flashing indicting a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength along Inner seal area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 200,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner sill corrosion, outside prescribed area

rear cross member is corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 200,696 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner sill corrosion, outside prescribed area

rear cross member is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 195,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake servo is slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gator is damaged

nearside front inner sill corrosion not within prescribed area

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

rear cross member corroded

rear of body has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2017 195,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake servo is slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gator is damaged

nearside front inner sill corrosion not within prescribed area

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

rear cross member corroded

rear of body has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 191,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 191,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 188,539 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 188,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 184,159 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 178,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 178,759 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 172,081 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 172,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 166,219 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 159,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight blue smoke on tickover

front and rear discs slightly worn/lipped and rear pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s number plate lamp slightly dim

o/s wiper blade split at ends

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight movement in steering column

slight play in steering arm inner joints

Pass 29 Dec 2008 146,802 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front sill corroded

nearside front top balljoint has slight play

nearside wiper blade split

rear pads getting low

stone chips in screen

Fail 3 Oct 2008 143,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside top ball joint dust cover split

slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Jan 2008 133,349 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 120,183 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 109,435 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 108,689 miles

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

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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T982 FOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T982 FOB, 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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T982 FOB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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