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T145 RGA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,607 mi
Last recorded93,607 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT145 RGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 93,607 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front n/s suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/f front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms corroded

slight free play n/s inner steering arm

slight free play o/s inner steering arm

Fail 23 May 2025 93,604 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak poss spill pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front n/s suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/f front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms corroded

slight free play n/s inner steering arm

slight free play o/s inner steering arm

Pass 30 May 2024 92,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 90,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into centre box cracked/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking possible leak off pipe fault (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning steering tight /notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215x50x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 89,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear registration lamp lenses incomplete

Fail 26 May 2022 89,011 miles

Exhaust system insecure both central rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear registration lamp lenses incomplete

Pass 17 May 2021 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2020 86,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,642 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,307 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shockers and both rear shockers (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front outrigger under fuel filter has excessive corrosion, not likely to affect steering or braking

Nearside Rear parking cable chaffed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both sills excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

exhaust system deteriorated

slight bind to both rear brakes

vehicle including various brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2016 84,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front outrigger under fuel filter has excessive corrosion, not likely to affect steering or braking

Nearside Rear parking cable chaffed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both sills excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas

exhaust system deteriorated

slight bind to both rear brakes

vehicle including various brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2015 83,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,631 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2012 83,522 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2011 83,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,182 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,182 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,498 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r steering rack tieball slightly worn

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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T145 RGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T145 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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T145 RGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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