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T4 RDV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,299 mi
Last recorded116,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 RDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,299 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 116,297 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Sep 2025 114,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 110,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 101,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 98,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail

Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail

Pass 2 May 2015 92,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,913 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 84,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,316 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 79,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 46,548 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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T4 RDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T4 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T4 RDV registered?

T4 RDV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T4 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 RDV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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