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T413 BFE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

224,328 mi
Last recorded224,328 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 BFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 224,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 208,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 208,712 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 205,663 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering track rod

Track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly perished, but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight misting of oil around lower engine

Pass 24 Jul 2020 203,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering track rod

Pass 29 Jun 2019 198,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 192,654 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

both front flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2017 185,960 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 177,719 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 168,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

osf inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2014 160,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 153,936 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 153,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 152,347 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 152,341 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 148,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 142,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 142,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 129,697 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 129,684 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,280 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 108,175 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 108,174 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust centre pipe coroded

slight crack on catalyst pipe

Pass 22 May 2006 94,986 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 94,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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T413 BFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T413 BFE, 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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T413 BFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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