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T161 WWY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

196,705 mi
Last recorded196,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 WWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 196,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 196,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 194,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion front inner arches

Pass 17 Jun 2023 193,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 191,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 185,767 miles

All four tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2021 185,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2019 185,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 185,146 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 184,654 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 18 Jan 2016 183,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 179,003 miles

slight cracking front flexi brake hoses

Fail 12 Sep 2014 179,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cracking front flexi brake hoses

Pass 9 Aug 2013 174,001 miles

nearside wiper deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint worn borderline

Pass 11 Jul 2012 167,341 miles

exhaust corroding rear box blowing slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2011 156,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 156,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 148,780 miles

Handbrake cable in poor condition(reccomend replacement.)

N/S inner driveshaft boot split

Slight play in column(possible top bush)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 141,229 miles

Left hand wiper starting to split

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 141,229 miles

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

Left hand wiper starting to split

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 138,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 124,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 124,470 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WWY, 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 T161 WWY registered?

T161 WWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T161 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 WWY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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