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T517 RCR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,151 mi
Last recorded108,151 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 RCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 105,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Brake lights not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,660 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

LPG tank very rusty

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,660 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

LPG tank very rusty

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,593 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front arch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 105,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front arch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,085 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged Corrosion to servo (1.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,535 miles

Both front shocks lower bushes perishing, no excessive play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to PAS pipes across rack

Slight corrosion to servo

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,028 miles

center exhaust joint slight blow

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside washer jet part blocked

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear brake discs slightly rusty

rear brake pads worn

slight leak from power steering pump area

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,320 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,317 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body to suspension arm (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,692 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 80,692 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,608 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 71,608 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 59,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,466 miles

O/s mirror cracked not efecting veiw to rear

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2010 38,784 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Both front brake discs rusty and pitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 33,994 miles

Steering wheel cover loose. Very slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 15 May 2007 30,536 miles

Wear on front discs

Pass 23 May 2006 27,161 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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T517 RCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T517 RCR, 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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T517 RCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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