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T472 RTT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,969 miles

hand brake just passed

service brake just passed

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,249 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable insecure

looks to be twin brake system going into single for rear wheel

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

handbrake cable insecure

looks to be twin brake system going into single for rear wheel

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 73,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 70,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,920 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 68,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front sill crushed

nearside rear weel has slight negative camber

rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,024 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 67,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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T472 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T472 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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T472 RTT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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