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1999 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T526 JNF

T526 JNF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08/04/1999. Recorded mileage 168,076 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/01/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
168,076 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/01/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
1896cc

T526 JNF Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 16/01/2023
  • 168,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 12 historical MOT failures
  • 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
! Older vehicle
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T526 JNF Mileage History

  1. 04/07/200546,775 mi
  2. 27/06/200654,493 mi+7,718 mi
  3. 05/07/200761,493 mi+7,000 mi
  4. 05/07/200761,493 mi
  5. 02/07/200868,456 mi+6,963 mi
  6. 04/07/200868,486 mi+30 mi
  7. 09/07/200974,009 mi+5,523 mi
  8. 09/07/200974,009 mi
  9. 09/07/201079,570 mi+5,561 mi
  10. 07/07/201185,891 mi+6,321 mi
  11. 21/08/201290,230 mi+4,339 mi
  12. 11/09/201396,359 mi+6,129 mi
  13. 11/09/201396,359 mi
  14. 08/07/2015104,430 mi+8,071 mi
  15. 09/07/2015104,436 mi+6 mi
  16. 01/07/2016115,743 mi+11,307 mi
  17. 04/07/2016112,301 mi-3,442 mi
  18. 06/07/2017123,944 mi+11,643 mi
  19. 06/07/2017123,944 mi
  20. 05/07/2018135,562 mi+11,618 mi
  21. 05/07/2018135,562 mi
  22. 09/07/2019145,965 mi+10,403 mi
  23. 11/07/2019145,965 mi
  24. 08/01/2021156,857 mi+10,892 mi
  25. 08/01/2021156,857 mi
  26. 13/01/2022163,416 mi+6,559 mi
  27. 14/01/2022163,416 mi
  28. 16/01/2023168,076 mi+4,660 mi

Average of roughly 6,917 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

T526 JNF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (T526 JNF) between July 2005 and January 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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