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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass213,177 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass193,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    193,067 miles
    Test number
    907606256434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing badly corroded
  6. 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
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass171,430 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,430 miles
    Test number
    884256534483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    209957788702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass153,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,584 miles
    Test number
    750978994800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Pass107,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    359836621102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass106,333 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    312029288450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass103,869 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    724030527297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass99,828 miles (+12,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    602131006227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. 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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