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C13 JPD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

234,268 mi
Last recorded234,268 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 JPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 234,268 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower windscreen chipped

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 234,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower windscreen chipped

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 234,179 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 226,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 226,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 213,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2023 212,691 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front upper suspension ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front upper suspension ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 195,541 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 185,232 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 185,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 184,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement at top of shock , unable to tell if it is worn bush or insecure (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road In eyeline of road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,380 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 172,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split in pipe under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 164,342 miles

Coolant leak pump area ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 164,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body by fuel tank and sliding door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak pump area ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 144,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 140,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 138,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 135,609 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 135,609 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,661 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 128,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play in nearside rack end

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 30 Aug 2011 128,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play in nearside rack end

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 26 Aug 2010 119,228 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,621 miles

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

O/S/R tyre badly perrished around sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in O/S steering rod end

Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,507 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

O/S/R tyre badly perrished around sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight play in O/S steering rod end

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre starting to perrish

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Very slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2008 96,664 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre starting to perrish

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,471 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 86,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 71,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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C13 JPD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 C13 JPD, 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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C13 JPD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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