MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
c v boot loosing grease
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T996 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OBL, 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 T996 OBL registered?
T996 OBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 1999.
Is T996 OBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for T996 OBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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