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B20 WHT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,264 mi
Last recorded135,264 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 WHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 135,264 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 134,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,668 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both centre (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,224 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 120,746 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2014 118,688 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but unable to see cords

Fail 3 Sep 2014 118,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 116,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 114,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,090 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 112,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,479 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 102,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 102,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,644 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 98,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,690 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,690 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 66,319 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B20 WHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 B20 WHT, 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 B20 WHT registered?

B20 WHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is B20 WHT safe to buy?

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