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T186 RTT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,649 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,395 miles

exhaust corroded

front shock bushes perished

Pass 18 May 2023 108,381 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 105,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 100,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,954 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,381 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,632 miles

both rear tyres deterioating,splitting and starting to get low on outer edges

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front indicator bulb deterioating

o/s door mirror glass damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,632 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deterioating,splitting and starting to get low on outer edges

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front indicator bulb deterioating

o/s door mirror glass damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,339 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,294 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,583 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front No plate discolouring.

Play within steering rack, inner track rod joints.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 18,682 miles

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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T186 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T186 RTT, 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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T186 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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