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T217 RVK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,732 mi
Last recorded47,732 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 RVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 46,236 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 44,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 43,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 42,504 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 42,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2021 41,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 36,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 34,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,061 miles

Both rear brake disc outer surfaces slightly corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated in places.

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

Pass 19 May 2014 31,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 26,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 25,637 miles

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

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

vehicle is well waxoyled underneath

whole exhaust system is corroded throughout

Pass 20 May 2009 24,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 227,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,976 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 20,976 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 17,512 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)

o/s/f mirror cracked slightly but still ok at time of test

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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T217 RVK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc petrol 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 T217 RVK, 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

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What year was T217 RVK registered?

T217 RVK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T217 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T217 RVK 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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