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T187 RTT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,571 mi
Last recorded201,571 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 201,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 199,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 199,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 198,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 194,376 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside headlamp damp inside lens

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides along rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 194,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside headlamp damp inside lens

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides along rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 193,968 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,810 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 87,070 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 3 Mar 2017 85,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated vac hose on pump (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 85,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Brake hose slightly deteriorated vac hose on pump (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,159 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock in both inner rack joints

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,264 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,461 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror glass broken

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,068 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,016 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,861 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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T187 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T187 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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T187 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 May 1999.

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