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T4 FCU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

227,956 mi
Last recorded227,956 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 FCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 227,956 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 225,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 221,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 217,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 215,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 215,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 213,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 209,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 209,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 205,431 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 205,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both track rod ends rubber boots slightly perished

n/s outer cv boot as a slight trace of grease

Pass 22 Oct 2012 202,570 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 202,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 200,374 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 200,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 198,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 198,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 193,639 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 190,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 187,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 181,463 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 176,012 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 175,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T4 FCU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T4 FCU, 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 T4 FCU registered?

T4 FCU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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