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T4 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

212,735 mi
Last recorded212,735 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 212,735 miles

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

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

Rear valance corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2024 210,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 199,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 192,662 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch has corrosion hole close to bumper fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Backing plate corroded and slightly touching brake disc

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi going into calliper slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 192,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

EML on

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch has corrosion hole close to bumper fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Backing plate corroded and slightly touching brake disc

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi going into calliper slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 186,648 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside lower sill/step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 157,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 157,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 147,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,547 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 137,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,347 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp secured with cable ties

Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,775 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,138 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 58,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RWV, 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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T4 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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