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T563 BRS

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,096 mi
Last recorded197,096 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 BRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 197,096 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor section behind wheel slightly corroded

Offside Rear sill end slightly corroded at axle mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below o/s wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pipes at rack slightly corroded

slight corrosion towbar and fixings

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 192,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot in poor condition

bonnet safety catch sticky

handbrake warning light flickers

main power steering pipes at rack corroded but not leaking

slight engine oil leak

windscreen stonechip outside swept area

Pass 24 May 2017 190,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear floor pans outer (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both main at rack (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 187,972 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to front wishbones

slight corrosion to power steering pipes at rack

slight corrosion to rear wishbones

Pass 6 Apr 2015 185,429 miles

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

front subframe and wishbones slightly corroded

hole through corrosion at n/s/f/ sill step area(outwith prescribed area)

n/s/r inner sill weakened through slight corrosion at rear wishbone mount

power steering pipes at steering rack corroded but not leaking

slight dampness at diesel leak off pipes cyl 1 and 2

slight freeplay at inner tierods

Pass 19 Mar 2014 183,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 179,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 177,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 172,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 172,789 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

main beam poor

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 163,915 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 163,915 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 154,550 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 149,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 141,132 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 141,122 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 129,276 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 129,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T563 BRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T563 BRS, 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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T563 BRS is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T563 BRS safe to buy?

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