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T395 RFB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,393 mi
Last recorded192,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT395 RFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 192,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 191,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 190,831 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 189,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 187,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 184,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 182,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 177,922 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 172,516 miles

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

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Apr 2017 170,044 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 170,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,323 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 167,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 163,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 163,390 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 158,736 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 158,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 157,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 157,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner 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 brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 20 May 2011 145,243 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2011 145,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 137,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 137,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 130,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 124,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 119,201 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 119,098 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

lower cover fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 110,259 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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T395 RFB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T395 RFB, 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 T395 RFB registered?

T395 RFB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T395 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T395 RFB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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