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590 RT

2003 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,196 mi
Last recorded183,196 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Transporter124,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration590 RT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 183,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 180,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 177,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 173,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 170,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 170,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 165,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 159,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 159,428 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 146,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 140,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 140,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 131,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 131,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 125,053 miles

Oil leak

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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590 RT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,259 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 590 RT, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 590 RT?

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What year was 590 RT registered?

590 RT is a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is 590 RT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 590 RT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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