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T584 MVR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

232,481 mi
Last recorded232,481 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT584 MVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 232,481 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 231,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2023 224,028 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 224,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 215,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 208,398 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 207,743 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Unable fully inspect pads thickness (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front wheels rubbing on chassis on full lock

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 197,399 miles

Front Vehicle crash bar excessively corroded

Under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 196,843 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam All light sources extinguish (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Emissions limit plate defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Vehicle crash bar excessively corroded

Indicator switch faulty Intermittently selecting (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 188,101 miles

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

anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges & outer edges perished

lower arm rear bushes worn

minor oil leak engine area

rear tyres worn on edges & outer edges perished

slight play in upper steering column

Fail 26 Oct 2019 187,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

anti-roll bar 'd' bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges & outer edges perished

lower arm rear bushes worn

minor oil leak engine area

rear tyres worn on edges & outer edges perished

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 15 Nov 2018 178,729 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard suspension fitted

poor beam pattern on nearside front headlight

tyre marks on front inner wings no contact at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2018 178,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard suspension fitted

poor beam pattern on nearside front headlight

Fail 13 Oct 2018 178,473 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

non std suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2017 168,979 miles

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front bottom shock bush perished

Rear both rear springs rusty

Rear disc worn

under body rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2017 168,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front bottom shock bush perished

Rear both rear springs rusty

Rear disc worn

under body rusty

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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T584 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T584 MVR, 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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T584 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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