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T4 FGW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,644 mi
Last recorded185,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 FGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 185,644 miles

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

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

Front Outer Wing(s) corroded both sides

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 182,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 181,098 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n\s\r and o\s\r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 181,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n\s\r and o\s\r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 178,682 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2020 175,479 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

under side of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 24 Jun 2019 172,762 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2018 168,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 162,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 161,741 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 161,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 160,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 160,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 159,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 156,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 149,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 140,270 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front anti roll bar bushes (has slight wear).

o/s & n/s inner track rod joints.( has slight wear).

small hole in top edge of o/s/r tail light lense.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 140,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front anti roll bar bushes (has slight wear).

o/s & n/s inner track rod joints.( has slight wear).

small hole in top edge of o/s/r tail light lense.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 132,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 129,293 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and perished

nearside wing mirror damaged

rear number plate faded

tested in damp conditions

Pass 1 Jul 2006 124,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 124,628 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror 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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T4 FGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T4 FGW, 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 FGW registered?

T4 FGW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T4 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 FGW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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