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T994 DNN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,612 mi
Last recorded70,612 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT994 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,612 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 69,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 67,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 63,027 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 63,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad friction material insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,620 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Corrosion on prescribed areas.

Offside Front Inner arch corroded/holed. Not a prescribed area.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,289 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,449 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,588 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,633 miles

wheel archs poor condiction

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,998 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Steel brake pipe to nearside rear brake caliper corroded.

Steel brake pipe to offside rear brake caliper corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,998 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steel brake pipe to nearside rear brake caliper corroded.

Steel brake pipe to offside rear brake caliper corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,463 miles

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Panel behind rear bumper corroded - offside.

Rear brake flexible hoses - ferrules corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,440 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Panel behind rear bumper corroded - offside.

Rear brake flexible hoses - ferrules corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 41,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,046 miles

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

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

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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T994 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 T994 DNN, 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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T994 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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