MOT Status
ValidMileage
226,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front steering rack bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front steering rack bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess and corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear corrosion outside prescribed areas
rear cross member corroded outside priscribed area under bumper.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
rear cross member corroded outside priscribed area under bumper.
Nearside Rear & O/S rear lamps cracked.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear & O/S rear lamps cracked.
o/s/r cross member corroded.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
o/s/r cross member corroded.
o/s/r croos member corroded outside prescribed area.
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both steering rack joints have a fair bit of play
brake servo has lot of staining round brake master
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both steering rack joints have a fair bit of play
brake servo has lot of staining round brake master
o/s/r seat belt buckle needs freeing off
unable to check n/s/r wheel bearing as brake binding
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s rack end slightly worn.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s rack end slightly worn.
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
T861 PGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc 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 T861 PGF, 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 T861 PGF?
You can check the full history of T861 PGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was T861 PGF registered?
T861 PGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 May 1999.
Is T861 PGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for T861 PGF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does T861 PGF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T861 PGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.