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T4 VXW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 VXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,494 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (205/60r16)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing seatbelt stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (205/60r16)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,408 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front dip beam lights operate when sidelights switched on

both rear suspension coil springs nearly completeley compressed ie minimal gap between coils

nearside front shock absorber sticky oil on body+ a bit soft

Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,317 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front dip beam lights operate when sidelights switched on

both rear suspension coil springs nearly completeley compressed ie minimal gap between coils

items removed from drivers view of the road at start of test

nearside front shock absorber sticky oil on body+ a bit soft

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 61,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,443 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm +low on outer edges

n/s/r tyre 2mm + low on outer edges

o/s/r tyre low on outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 51,227 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VXW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VXW, 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

How do I check the history of T4 VXW?

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What year was T4 VXW registered?

T4 VXW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T4 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 VXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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