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T164 BFC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,642 mi
Last recorded236,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 BFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 236,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 228,852 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 222,488 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 222,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 218,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 211,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 206,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake caliper hold down springs missing

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

brake servo corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 206,865 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front brake caliper hold down springs missing

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake servo corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 201,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 200,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 199,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 197,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 195,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 193,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 191,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 188,062 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 188,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 183,298 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 183,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 178,297 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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T164 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T164 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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T164 BFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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