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T429 RHC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

186,627 mi
Last recorded186,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 RHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 186,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 168,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 152,695 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,049 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s shock absorber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear door does not open.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 149,048 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both n/s and o/s. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s shock absorber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear door does not open.

Pass 14 Aug 2021 127,611 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded rear

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,564 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroding

both steering rack end sockets/drumsticks have slight play

centre exhaust section has slight blow

Fail 22 Jan 2020 127,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front brake discs worn and corroding

both steering rack end sockets/drumsticks have slight play

centre exhaust section has slight blow

front brake pads getting low (Advise attention

rear exhaust box rubber mounting perishing and cracking (Advise attention

rear exhaust box tail pipes corroding (Advise attention

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,949 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 116,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,839 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,892 miles

both steering rack end sockets have slight play

rear exhaust box rubber mountings perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both steering rack end sockets have slight play

rear exhaust box rubber mountings perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,730 miles

o/s/f trackrod end rubber gaiter perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,727 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bushes has fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

n/s/f flexi brake has perished and cracking (Advise attention)

n/s/f front anti roll bar "D" bush has fair amount of movement(Advise attention)

n/s/f track rod end rubber gaiter perished and cracked but still preventing ingree of water (Advise attention)

o/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bushes have fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

o/s/f trackrod end rubber gaiter perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,249 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,880 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,075 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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T429 RHC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow 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 T429 RHC, 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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T429 RHC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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