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T156 NCF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,525 mi
Last recorded140,525 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 NCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 140,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 140,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 137,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 133,880 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 129,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 125,369 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,087 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hose perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2018 120,087 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front brake hose perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,104 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 105,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking around pump area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre are out of shape

middle seat belt not working

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,535 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre are out of shape

middle seat belt not working

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,891 miles

battery slightly loose, clamp fitted

coolant warning light comes on

front indicators going pale

levelling devices on rear suspension arms, not connected?

n/s mirror body slightly loose

n/s/f fog light inop, cracked

rear brake discs corroded/worn, n/s/r inner pad low, close to/on minimum thickness

service insp on

slight play/knock steering rack arms

tow bar electric socket (7 pin) cover missing

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

battery slightly loose, clamp fitted

coolant warning light comes on

front indicators going pale

levelling devices on rear suspension arms, not connected?

n/s mirror body slightly loose

n/s/f fog light inop, cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded/worn, n/s/r inner pad low, close to/on minimum thickness

service insp on

slight play/knock steering rack arms

tow bar electric socket (7 pin) cover missing

under tray fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 60,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear air valves been disconnected

rear discs abit worn

Pass 15 May 2013 60,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear air valves been disconnected

rear discs abit worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,443 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,643 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,643 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,109 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked

unable to open tailgate

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,727 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked

o/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked

unable to open tailgate

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,996 miles

Near-side rear tyre perishing on outter wall

Off-side rear tyre perishing on outter wall

Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,996 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Near-side rear tyre perishing in outter edge

Off-side rear tyre perishing on outter edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,367 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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T156 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T156 NCF, 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 T156 NCF registered?

T156 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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