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T390 LRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,538 mi
Last recorded182,538 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT390 LRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 182,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 178,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 171,837 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 171,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 164,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 158,484 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 153,560 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,966 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 141,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,486 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 115,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 110,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,525 miles

nsr tyre perishing and damaged on side wall

os wing mirror damaged

osr light unit damaged

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,381 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,868 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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T390 LRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T390 LRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T390 LRP registered?

T390 LRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T390 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T390 LRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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