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T642 FOD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,310 mi
Last recorded42,310 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 FOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 42,310 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both starting to leak slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 42,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both starting to leak slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 40,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 37,290 miles

All tyres perished on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 37,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,917 miles

offside rear handbrake slightly down on efficiency

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,689 miles

exhaust system has 2 temporary repaired mounting points - wired/cable tied - but still adequately supported

Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,685 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust system has 2 temporary repaired mounting points - wired/cable tied - but still adequately supported

surface rust on brake discs

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,168 miles

surface rust on brake discs

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,323 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pads not visualy checked

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,512 miles

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,512 miles

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

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,325 miles

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 15 May 2009 29,132 miles

offside front indicator starting to show white

rear brake pads not visually checked

slight blow on centre and rear exhaust

Fail 15 May 2009 29,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front indicator starting to show white

rear brake pads not visually checked

slight blow on centre and rear exhaust

Fail 24 May 2008 26,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 26,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 26,292 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,292 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,410 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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T642 FOD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T642 FOD, 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

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T642 FOD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T642 FOD safe to buy?

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