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T163 XAA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,745 mi
Last recorded236,745 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 236,745 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 236,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 224,317 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 224,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster clip broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 217,993 miles

Brake pad wear sensor warning illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 217,103 miles

Brake pad wire broken

Front bumper loose on nearside

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 217,103 miles

Brake pad wire broken

Front bumper loose on nearside

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 216,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake balance poor and offside binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2017 216,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake balance poor and offside binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 214,302 miles

slight play in nearside lower swivel

surface corrosion to some steel brake pipes

Fail 7 Sep 2016 214,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside lower swivel

surface corrosion to some steel brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2015 211,315 miles

rear service brake balance poor

Pass 15 Aug 2014 208,476 miles

limiter valve stiff

nearside track rod end slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2013 205,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 203,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 192,683 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 192,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 173,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear disks corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 173,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear disks corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 162,913 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape replacement advised

Fail 29 Aug 2007 162,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape replacement advised

Pass 16 Jan 2006 154,785 miles

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

handbrake/travel

offside/nearside/steering/rack/slight/play

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 XAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

T163 XAA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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