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T985 VKJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,590 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in catalyst centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,548 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,109 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre exhaust corroded/slight blow.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 91,661 miles

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

N/S mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,661 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,283 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F outer sill starting to rust.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,736 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 50,914 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 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VKJ, 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 T985 VKJ registered?

T985 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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