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T163 BFC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,690 mi
Last recorded136,690 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 BFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 136,690 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 136,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 131,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,270 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,718 miles

all wheel arches have started to corrode

majority of suspension bushes have started to crack / perish

Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,894 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 127,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 125,323 miles

offside raer shock absorber has poor damping

Fail 25 Apr 2015 125,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside raer shock absorber has poor damping

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,009 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 122,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 119,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,634 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 116,014 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,816 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,800 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,800 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,879 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 88,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,788 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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T163 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T163 BFC, 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 T163 BFC registered?

T163 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T163 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T163 BFC shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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