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T270 RMV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 RMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front genreal under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,473 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,050 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,050 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,687 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,687 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,229 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 81,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,722 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 76,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,724 miles

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

small hole in o/s cv gator leaking grease

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,484 miles

has tinted windows

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,072 miles

has tinted windows

Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,609 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,091 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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T270 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T270 RMV, 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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T270 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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