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T985 JPX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,510 mi
Last recorded79,510 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 JPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 79,510 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 79,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,284 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 77,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,849 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 68,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front upper light out

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,735 miles

advise surface corrosion on vehcle under side

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,608 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,337 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,748 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2007 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f top marker lamp inopperative

Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,050 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,740 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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T985 JPX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T985 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T985 JPX registered?

T985 JPX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T985 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T985 JPX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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