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T182 NCF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,707 mi
Last recorded174,707 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT182 NCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 174,707 miles

under body and sill panels under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2025 174,705 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake readings low. (1.2.1 (c))

under body and sill panels under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2024 174,023 miles

Both rear brakes low performance requirements just met

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various underside components coated in underseal

Fail 9 Aug 2024 174,023 miles

Both rear brakes low performance requirements just met

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various underside components coated in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2023 173,103 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 171,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 168,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 164,562 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,192 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2018 154,801 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 150,581 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 145,929 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 141,386 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 136,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,966 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 131,966 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 127,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 127,903 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 124,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 116,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 107,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,859 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,583 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 81,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,775 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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T182 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T182 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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T182 NCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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