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T396 RFB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,528 mi
Last recorded146,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 RFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 146,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 142,356 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 142,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front upper arch/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 139,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,085 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,154 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Structure around nearside rear trailing arm mount excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded below step not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front arch corroded at the rear of the arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has been repaired previously slight corrosion around repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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 20 Nov 2020 131,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 126,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly worn on inner edge cords nearly exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Spiked bolts fitted to wing mirrors causing Sharpe edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,553 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non standard suspension fitted at time of test

non standard wheels & tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and mis-shaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,676 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 101,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,745 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 94,745 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,963 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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T396 RFB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T396 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 T396 RFB registered?

T396 RFB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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