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TCH 14R

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,716 mi
Last recorded176,716 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCH 14R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 176,716 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 175,689 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 175,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable to axle mount defective cable tide (1.1.15 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured Centre axle mount cracked (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both axles low figures (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Centre wheel bearing excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured Centre mount cracked (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both axles low figures (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 175,388 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 175,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 172,531 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 172,499 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 169,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear pass door sill rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2018 152,191 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,202 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 130,632 miles

Center axle has slight cracking to mounting flanges.

Centre Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear axle has slight cracking to mounting flanges

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 130,624 miles

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

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

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

Center axle has slight cracking to mounting flanges.

Centre Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear axle has slight cracking to mounting flanges

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside side marker lens missing.

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

Offside side marker lamps not working.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 117,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front lower shock bushes deteriorating

engineers report required due to extensive welding repairs to modify vehicle

offside rear rear wheel has rim damage

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front lower shock bushes deteriorating

engineers report required due to extensive welding repairs to modify vehicle

offside rear rear wheel has rim damage

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack

the details held by the DVLA may be incorrect due to the rear axle configeration, V.I.N plate staes MGW 2800 and 2 axles

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,760 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 110,760 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 106,531 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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TCH 14R is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCH 14R, 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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TCH 14R is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 1999.

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