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T516 XCD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,692 mi
Last recorded134,692 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2009 134,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 104,719 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f mirro cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,894 miles

front pads near limits

o/s and n/s front top inner joints have play

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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T516 XCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T516 XCD, 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 T516 XCD?

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What year was T516 XCD registered?

T516 XCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T516 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 XCD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T516 XCD have outstanding finance?

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