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T864 FRB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,828 mi
Last recorded268,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT864 FRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 268,828 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 268,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 264,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 260,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 256,893 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 256,881 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 253,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 253,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / doorstep area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / doorstep section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 245,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 235,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 221,193 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2019 221,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 211,510 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 206,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 199,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 194,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 184,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 173,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 161,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 152,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 142,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 133,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 125,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 116,492 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 116,492 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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T864 FRB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T864 FRB, 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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What year was T864 FRB registered?

T864 FRB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T864 FRB safe to buy?

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