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T284 AFM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,470 mi
Last recorded133,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 AFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 133,470 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 133,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 125,615 miles

front shocks corroded and leaking slightly

offside inner door handle slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,521 miles

bottom ball joint gaiters perished

nearside front shock leaking slightly

offside front shock and mount corroded

rear service brake figures only just met requirements

track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,806 miles

offside rear spring corroded

rear brake pads worn thin and discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 111,806 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads worn thin and discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,836 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 88,009 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens cracked showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,909 miles

braking efforts just comply with requirements.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,908 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Steering belt loose and slipping. (2.3.3a)

braking efforts just comply with requirements.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,950 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service brake efficiency only just requirments. service brake erriciency 50%

Fail 4 Jul 2015 81,950 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,368 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,405 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake pad material breaking up

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 61,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,204 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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T284 AFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T284 AFM, 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 T284 AFM registered?

T284 AFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T284 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T284 AFM shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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