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T216 TRH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,359 mi
Last recorded148,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 TRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,359 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 147,912 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,606 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 116,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe has slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 109,535 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe has slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,082 miles

Offside front axial tie rod has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,356 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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T216 TRH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T216 TRH, 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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What year was T216 TRH registered?

T216 TRH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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