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T4 VWM

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,856 mi
Last recorded138,856 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 VWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 138,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

genral under side corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 130,848 miles

all suspension bushes perished

all brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust clamps corroded and broken

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2013 130,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust clamps corroded and broken

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 126,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper support panel corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 120,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 120,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded.

front crossmember corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust has temporary mounts but secure.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 113,495 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded.

front crossmember corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust has temporary mounts but secure.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 107,757 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 107,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 99,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bump stops close to suspension on front due to lowering of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 68,603 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.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 VWM is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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