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T1 RTN

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,534 mi
Last recorded84,534 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 RTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 81,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 70,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,114 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 59,823 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 59,823 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 57,576 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 May 2012 51,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 46,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on both front brake caliper pipes.

Pass 20 May 2010 46,201 miles

surface rust on both front brake caliper pipes.

Pass 18 May 2009 42,266 miles

surface rust on front caliper pipes.

Pass 21 May 2008 38,323 miles

chips to screen

front number plate discolouring

Pass 25 May 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 33,316 miles

exhaust repair

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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T1 RTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T1 RTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T1 RTN?

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What year was T1 RTN registered?

T1 RTN is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T1 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 RTN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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