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T161 WPP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,964 mi
Last recorded50,964 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 50,964 miles

Central Front Lower Surafce rust on various parts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,300 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 47,039 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,110 miles

Central Front Surface Rust

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,425 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,425 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,849 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,849 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,381 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,702 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,541 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 6,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,138 miles

Rear o/s & n/s tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2008 160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 34 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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T161 WPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T161 WPP, 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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T161 WPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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