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T168 HFJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,363 mi
Last recorded109,363 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 HFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 109,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 106,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 100,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,811 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021
Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,470 miles

slight play on nearside rackend

slight play on offside rackend

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,019 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 79,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 660,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 57,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,171 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 47,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,114 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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T168 HFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T168 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T168 HFJ registered?

T168 HFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T168 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T168 HFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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