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T290 ERP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,388 mi
Last recorded197,388 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 ERP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 197,388 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 194,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 192,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 192,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 191,014 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 191,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 189,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 189,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 186,004 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber very perished (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak bottle leaking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

slight float in steering rack internal bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2021 186,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper arm seized on (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement frayed and siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber very perished (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak bottle leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

slight float in steering rack internal bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2019 173,154 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f flexible brake hose is perishing

n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perishing

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Apr 2019 173,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f flexible brake hose is perishing

n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perishing

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2018 163,708 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2017 153,593 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both ns/os (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns/os (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight corrossion (3.5.1i)

corrossion to fuel filter

exhaust has minor blow

slight corrossion to chasis

Fail 22 Apr 2017 153,593 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both ns/os (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns/os (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight corrossion (3.5.1i)

corrossion to fuel filter

exhaust has minor blow

slight corrossion to chasis

Fail 31 Mar 2017 153,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear brake discs

minor blow from the exhaust

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Dec 2016 153,548 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion x1 hole in the bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

minor blow from the exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion to chassis

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 153,197 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 153,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 153,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 150,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 147,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 147,986 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 140,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,438 miles

o/s steering rack track rod, slight play.

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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T290 ERP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T290 ERP, 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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T290 ERP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T290 ERP safe to buy?

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