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T283 TRH

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

343,025 mi
Last recorded343,025 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 TRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 343,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 340,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 335,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 321,563 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 321,563 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 305,759 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 305,759 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 295,530 miles

Nearside Front outer seal corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 274,399 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 274,399 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 254,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 234,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 136,424 miles

Fuel hose leaking leak back pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 194,544 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 194,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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T283 TRH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T283 TRH, 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 T283 TRH registered?

T283 TRH is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T283 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 TRH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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