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T998 JVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,034 mi
Last recorded204,034 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 JVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 204,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 204,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 202,168 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 202,168 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 198,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 198,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding O/S parking brake cable seized (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 198,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 191,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 189,534 miles

air intake box insecure

all timing belt protective covers missing

coolant hoses cable tied only under front

none uniform pipework and electrical wires present in engine bay

oil leak

oil warning on dash

vehicle has none original engine fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 189,532 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported in cab (1.9.2a)

Front Fuel system component leaking appears around pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

air intake box insecure

all timing belt protective covers missing

oil warning on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2013 175,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 175,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 167,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 163,481 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 153,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 151,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 151,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 137,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 137,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 125,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 109,642 miles

clutch worn

rear tyres have flat spots & low on tread †

Fail 5 May 2006 109,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

clutch worn

rear tyres have flat spots & low on tread †

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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T998 JVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T998 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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What year was T998 JVV registered?

T998 JVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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