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T252 RMW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,587 mi
Last recorded216,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 RMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 216,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 213,902 miles

Exhaust corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 207,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 207,572 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 199,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 197,823 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 197,819 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired exhaust fouling linkage (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 195,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 190,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 190,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 182,212 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2012 182,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2011 173,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fog light lense cracked but not showing white light

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 26 Jul 2011 173,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fog light lense cracked but not showing white light

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 166,579 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 166,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 161,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 154,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 141,803 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 125,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 112,348 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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T252 RMW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T252 RMW, 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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T252 RMW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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