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T252 ROF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,351 mi
Last recorded208,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 ROF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 208,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 206,889 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 206,879 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 199,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 195,069 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2015 192,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 187,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 182,237 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 182,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 177,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 177,443 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s+o/s inner tie rods slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2011 177,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front discs corroded

n/s+o/s inner tie rods slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2010 170,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 163,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 157,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 151,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 144,927 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 ROF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ROF, 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 ROF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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