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T586 RFE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT586 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026
Pass 17 Jan 2025
Pass 5 Jan 2024
Pass 27 Jan 2023 153,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive no postive leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 152,277 miles

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

Offside mid sill corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,985 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear both sides corrosion under sills

Rear corrosion cross member

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,679 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front tyre signs of cracking

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion sill

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,595 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front bottom ball joint bush starting to perishes

condition center handbrake cable

Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,205 miles

van floor heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 142,034 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

hole in n/s floor.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,219 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 138,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012
Fail 4 Jul 2012

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,440 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/f wheel very slight bind

Fail 15 Jun 2011 124,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

n/s/f wheel very slight bind

Fail 25 Jun 2010 116,515 miles

Off side rear tyre walls perishing.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 116,515 miles

Off side rear tyre walls perishing.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 114,454 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 114,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 110,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 106,978 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 106,978 miles

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

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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T586 RFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T586 RFE, 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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T586 RFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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