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T996 JVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,460 mi
Last recorded189,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 JVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 189,460 miles

Both inner sills coroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Welding repairs carried out to under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2024 187,074 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2023 185,532 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 8 Dec 2023 185,522 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 19 Dec 2022 183,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 183,048 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right AJUSTER BROKE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG / 30CM SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 179,926 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 179,920 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 176,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 173,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 171,348 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 162,351 miles

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,579 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 156,101 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 156,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 153,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on in side edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 153,304 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre wearing on in side edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,573 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 142,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 137,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2010 137,592 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 127,383 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

near and offside rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

slight play in ends of steering rack

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 115,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in ends of steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2007 107,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,695 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 102,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,720 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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T996 JVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T996 JVV, 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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T996 JVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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