
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T163 NCFMOT history
T163 NCF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 213,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 213,177 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T163 NCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T163 NCF was last recorded at 213,177 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 7,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,220 miles · 10 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,957 miles
- Average per year
- 6,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 213,177 miles
- 2024 – 205,220 miles
- 2023 – 199,433 miles
- 2022 – 193,067 miles
- 2021 – 185,284 miles
- 2020 – 178,303 miles
- 2019 – 171,430 miles
- 2018 – 163,112 miles
- 2017 – 153,584 miles
- 2016 – 145,690 miles
- 2015 – 139,427 miles
- 2014 – 133,986 miles
- 2013 – 125,800 miles
- 2012 – 112,335 miles
- 2011 – 107,312 miles
- 2008 – 106,333 miles
- 2007 – 103,869 miles
- 2006 – 99,828 miles
- 2005 – 87,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015
Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front wing badly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,177 miles (+7,957)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 213,177 miles
- Test number
- 168051840250
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass205,220 miles (+5,787)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 205,220 miles
- Test number
- 135631718492
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass199,433 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 199,433 miles
- Test number
- 130139751806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail199,403 miles (+6,336)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,403 miles
- Test number
- 852471165913
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,067 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 193,067 miles
- Test number
- 907606256434
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing badly corroded
Fail193,067 miles (+7,783)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,067 miles
- Test number
- 921652112649
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing badly corroded
Pass185,284 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 185,284 miles
- Test number
- 211913990153
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail185,284 miles (+6,981)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,284 miles
- Test number
- 832647931393
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass178,303 miles (+120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 178,303 miles
- Test number
- 168475534177
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail178,183 miles (+6,753)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,183 miles
- Test number
- 468554523860
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,430 miles (+8,318)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 171,430 miles
- Test number
- 884256534483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 163,112 miles
- Test number
- 209957788702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,112 miles (+9,528)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,112 miles
- Test number
- 661181068456
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass153,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 153,584 miles
- Test number
- 750978994800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,584 miles (+7,894)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,584 miles
- Test number
- 217288287740
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Pass145,690 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 145,690 miles
- Test number
- 746108956767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Fail145,690 miles (+6,263)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,690 miles
- Test number
- 649485490520
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Pass139,427 miles (+156)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 139,427 miles
- Test number
- 179426565157
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteNearside front steering rack arm has slight play
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Fail139,271 miles (+5,285)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,271 miles
- Test number
- 378297455116
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteNearside front steering rack arm has slight play
- NoteNearside rear tyre distorted and slightly perished
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Pass133,986 miles (+8,186)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 133,986 miles
- Test number
- 467938954128
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteVin plate missing
Pass125,800 miles9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 125,800 miles
- Test number
- 277533363166
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges 225/40 18 92W XL
- NoteVin plates missing
Fail125,800 miles (+13,465)1 dangerous3 failures9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,800 miles
- Test number
- 369861263105
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryAll position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges 225/40 18 92W XL
- NoteVin plates missing
Pass112,335 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 112,335 miles
- Test number
- 268426362179
- AdvisoryDirection indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteBoth rear reflectors tinted
Fail112,335 miles (+5,023)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,335 miles
- Test number
- 358210552155
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteBoth rear reflectors tinted
Pass107,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 107,312 miles
- Test number
- 359836621102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,312 miles (+979)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,312 miles
- Test number
- 579496821135
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass106,333 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 106,333 miles
- Test number
- 312029288450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,327 miles (+2,458)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,327 miles
- Test number
- 694548788258
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass103,869 miles (+4,041)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 103,869 miles
- Test number
- 724030527297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,828 miles (+12,467)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 99,828 miles
- Test number
- 602131006227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 87,361 miles
- Test number
- 861428405246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T163 NCF
- Does T163 NCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T163 NCF expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T163 NCF?
- The MOT on T163 NCF expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T163 NCF done?
- T163 NCF was recorded at 213,177 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
- Has T163 NCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T163 NCF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T163 NCF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T163 NCF find?
- T163 NCF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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