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T4 GCR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

131,969 mi
Last recorded131,969 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 GCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 131,969 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside lower sill slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 128,423 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 128,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,573 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,919 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,623 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 93,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

nearside number plate light is not working

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,512 miles

chip in windscreen

front suspension close to bump stops

nearside front brake hose is deterioating

offside front brake hose is deterioating

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,512 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction things haning off the mirror and on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

front suspension close to bump stops

nearside front brake hose is deterioating

offside front brake hose is deterioating

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,957 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,942 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 74,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,366 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,286 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 GCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 GCR, 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 GCR registered?

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

Is T4 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 GCR shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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