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T400 RCA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 RCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,993 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,983 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,221 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,551 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,148 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,453 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded in places.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 64,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 58,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,636 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 49,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 49,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 45,720 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T400 RCA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 T400 RCA, 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 T400 RCA registered?

T400 RCA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is T400 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T400 RCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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