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T617 HRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

196,967 mi
Last recorded196,967 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 HRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 196,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 185,713 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe on calliper corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 172,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area undersealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 172,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Stork loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area undersealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 113,290 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 106,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,802 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 May 2016 97,802 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,758 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 90,541 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 86,153 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 86,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 76,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 69,456 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 69,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,017 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2007 52,016 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,666 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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T617 HRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T617 HRP, 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 T617 HRP registered?

T617 HRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T617 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T617 HRP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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