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T160 ERA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,184 mi
Last recorded65,184 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 ERA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 65,184 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 63,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,045 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,849 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 54,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,488 miles

exhaust corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,379 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,377 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,807 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,730 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,592 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,975 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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T160 ERA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T160 ERA, 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

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What year was T160 ERA registered?

T160 ERA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T160 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T160 ERA shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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