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T444 FKU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

242,085 mi
Last recorded242,085 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 242,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 241,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 241,746 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/rear inner sill

Fail 16 Jun 2021 241,732 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on n/s/rear inner sill

Pass 21 Jun 2019 233,872 miles

welding repairs covered

Pass 22 Jun 2018 229,006 miles

under side of car covered in sealer

Pass 23 Jun 2017 222,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 222,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 210,681 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play in inner drumsticks

Pass 6 Jun 2014 194,281 miles

headlamp pattern just within spec

slight play in both front inner trackarms

Pass 21 Jun 2013 191,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 191,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 186,533 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 178,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 170,867 miles

Both rear coil springs in poor condition

N/s/f upper ball joint slight free play

O/s/f headlamp damaged

front brakes worn low

steering rack slight free play

Pass 17 Mar 2009 162,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 154,550 miles

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

nearside front cv boot slightly deteriated

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 143,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 143,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 128,583 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly/flat spots/can feel it on rolling road

offside front indicator lens cracked

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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T444 FKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T444 FKU, 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 T444 FKU registered?

T444 FKU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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