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C6 FMW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 FMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,497 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 123,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 122,197 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2025 122,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 119,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,579 miles

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

Rear brake disc surface corrosion.. slight corrosion front sill ends.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 113,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,403 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,865 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs are heavily corroded

exhaust system is corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

service brake only just met requirements

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,862 miles

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

all brake discs are heavily corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,020 miles

exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,017 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,649 miles

slight play in o/s/front inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 Oct 2015 101,649 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/front inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,997 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,868 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,864 miles

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

inner faces of both rear discs rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,385 miles

steering inner tye rod joints slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,119 miles

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

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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C6 FMW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 C6 FMW, 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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What year was C6 FMW registered?

C6 FMW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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