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T998 SWJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,120 mi
Last recorded117,120 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 SWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 117,120 miles

rear exhaust silencer slight leak

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,759 miles

age related cracking at near side tyre side wall

coolant leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2023 114,752 miles

minor screen damage

rear brake pads starting too get low

very slight play at both front hubs possible tie rods ?

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,478 miles

very slight play in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,278 miles

slight play detected in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

Fail 5 Jan 2021 111,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed misshaped also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play detected in both front hubs possible tie rods ?

Pass 20 May 2019 109,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 106,860 miles

F BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE.

Fail 14 May 2018 106,860 miles

F BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING TYRE.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,116 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING TYRES ON LOCK.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Pass 11 May 2016 102,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 100,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 100,450 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 95,885 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 91,420 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,420 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.MINOR EXHAUST LEAK.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,857 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 81,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 77,657 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 77,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 May 2008 69,896 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,907 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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T998 SWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T998 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T998 SWJ?

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What year was T998 SWJ registered?

T998 SWJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T998 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T998 SWJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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