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T400 RKY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

209,009 mi
Last recorded209,009 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 209,009 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 203,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 197,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 197,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 192,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 184,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 179,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 176,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 176,720 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 173,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 170,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 167,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inside back plate (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 167,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inside back plate (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 163,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,846 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Roof rack corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 160,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Roof rack corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 156,806 miles

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 8 Oct 2013 156,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 154,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 150,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 150,191 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 146,375 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 146,375 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 141,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads low.

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

Small cut in offside outer cv boot.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 141,819 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads low.

Nearside headlight lens cracked.

Small cut in offside outer cv boot.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 135,443 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rackend has slight play in it

offside headlamp glass has a stone chip in it

offside rack end has slight play in it

Fail 13 Nov 2008 135,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid level low

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rackend has slight play in it

offside headlamp glass has a stone chip in it

offside rack end has slight play in it

Pass 6 Nov 2007 123,496 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 112,052 miles

Offside front sidelight bulb holder corroded working at time of test.

Some damage to nearside headlight glass.

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 RKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RKY, 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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T400 RKY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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