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T4 NFN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

299,787 mi
Last recorded299,787 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 NFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 299,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 293,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 291,852 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 286,164 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 282,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 279,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 271,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 266,104 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 258,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 247,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 230,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 226,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 210,858 miles

advice on brake fault warning light on, on dash

advice on off side rear brake disc outer face rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2010 210,751 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advice on rusty off side rear brake disc

Pass 23 Oct 2009 190,421 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 190,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 171,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 171,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 144,485 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 132,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 125,667 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 NFN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

T4 NFN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is T4 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 NFN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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