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T164 NCF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,186 mi
Last recorded135,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT164 NCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 135,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight does not self centre (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,434 miles

brake pads getting low on n/s/r, n/s door mirror lens cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2015 130,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pads getting low on n/s/r, n/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2014 124,062 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 124,062 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,438 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

brake fluid level low.both front shock lower bushes cracking up.front number plate cracked.slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,759 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,759 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front shock lower bushes starting to break up.both track rod end boots starting to perish.slight play in inner anti roll bar bushes (front),slight play in n/s steering rack arm

heat shield around down pipe loose and rattling.damage around vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2011 105,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 105,009 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

rear wiper blade split, front damaged and various round vehicle, o/s/f tyre crack in side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,762 miles

damage around vehicle

front number plate cracked.

o/s/front centre hub cap missing.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,509 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 67,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside mirror damaged †nearside front rim damaged †both front tyres on the legal limit

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 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T164 NCF, 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 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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