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T457 RTT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

194,469 mi
Last recorded194,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 194,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 189,535 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 189,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side seized cable (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 188,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 188,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 186,730 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 183,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 173,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 168,331 miles

Rear differential crossmember support Very corroded seams....

Rear right number plate light dull....

Fail 3 May 2018 168,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure AS ABOVE.... (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure on diff' flange....bolts are VERY LOOSE and falling out.... (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear differential crossmember support Very corroded seams....

Pass 7 Apr 2017 166,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear differential cross beam support has corrosion but not considered excessive

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 166,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear differential cross beam support has corrosion but not considered excessive

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 160,716 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 139,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 131,298 miles

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 131,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 123,467 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 123,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 116,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 108,457 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 101,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 95,788 miles

........ both rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3mm left

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,788 miles

........ both rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3mm left

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,801 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2006 86,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

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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T457 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T457 RTT, 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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T457 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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