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T259 RHO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

155,649 mi
Last recorded155,649 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 155,649 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 155,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 151,050 miles

arches surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2022 141,885 miles

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front arch rusty

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,112 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front arch rusty

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 131,112 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front arch rusty

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,453 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

Nearside sill surface rust

Offside Front arch rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 118,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

Nearside sill surface rust

Offside Front arch rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,646 miles

Nearside sill rusty

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,646 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill rusty

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,006 miles

n/s centre sill corr/holed

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,006 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking leaf off pipes at injectors (7.2.3)

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

n/s centre sill corr/holed

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,090 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,762 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside front wheelarch

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing and tread slightly distorted

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate cracked

nearside sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,762 miles

speedo is non op....power steering belt noisy....front brakes show imbalance...

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,765 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 84,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,762 miles

centre exhaust box rusted..power steering belt worn..

Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust box rusted..power steering belt worn..

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,613 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,608 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,728 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offrside front tyre old & deteriated slightly

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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T259 RHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 T259 RHO, 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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T259 RHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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