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T229 RVK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,389 mi
Last recorded150,389 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 RVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 150,389 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty, ,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 150,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty, ,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 150,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer side wall, getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe rusty/corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

wiper blades need cleaning

Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 149,614 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 149,612 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 149,216 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged Wires broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 148,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 148,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 148,277 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slight catch on body / Arch ( Lowered springs)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 147,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 147,225 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 146,522 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 146,513 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 143,654 miles

offside steering arm has slight movement

Fail 12 Jun 2013 143,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front outer driveshaft boot weak - seeping grease

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion ot o/s/f brake disc + judder - close to mot limit

handbrake cable corroded/weak

play in o/s/f inner steering rod joint - recommend replace

some rear brake inbalance

Pass 13 Jun 2012 132,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

engine rattle

front two headlamps insucure

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 132,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

engine rattle

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,443 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2010 124,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 124,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 117,730 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 106,762 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 96,410 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 96,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 88,759 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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T229 RVK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T229 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.

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What year was T229 RVK registered?

T229 RVK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T229 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 RVK shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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