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T4 FHY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,837 mi
Last recorded142,837 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 FHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,037 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 140,037 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 137,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,390 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 135,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 132,093 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,845 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,143 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

free play in both front steering tie arms

rear exhaust section deterioreted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 118,009 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 110,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,583 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall, (not deep enough to see cords)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall( not deep enough to see cords)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,878 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall, not exposing ply or cord

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,467 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,968 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,507 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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T4 FHY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T4 FHY registered?

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

Is T4 FHY safe to buy?

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