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T125 RGA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,886 mi
Last recorded186,886 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 RGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 186,886 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Corrosion in both front door steps/sills outwith prescribed areas.

Exhaust front pipe heatshield corroded and rattling.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Rear brake discs worn and badly corroded on outer faces.

Rear bumper inner support crossmember corroded.

Slight play in offside front track rod end balljoint.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 179,176 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Some areas of corrosion in vehicle underside out with prescribed areas.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 179,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Some areas of corrosion in vehicle underside out with prescribed areas.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 172,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 172,744 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding on

Pass 8 May 2014 166,427 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 166,396 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2013 160,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2013 160,242 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 154,168 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 150,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 150,223 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 146,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2009 142,903 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 142,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 136,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 130,139 miles

offside handbrake cable corroded

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Fail 22 Aug 2006 130,139 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside handbrake cable corroded

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Pass 15 Sep 2005 117,228 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 117,228 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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T125 RGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T125 RGA, 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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T125 RGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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