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T656 FOD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,863 mi
Last recorded95,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT656 FOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 87,742 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTIONS CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 83,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST INCOMPLETE. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BROKEN OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,831 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 78,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,511 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,743 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,629 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,431 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,525 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,300 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,727 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre perrished on side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,956 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,156 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

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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T656 FOD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T656 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.

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T656 FOD is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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