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T717 PCR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 PCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 130,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 130,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central exhaust broken

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 128,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 128,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 125,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 123,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 121,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 121,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 4 May 2020 118,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 115,890 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 115,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 112,969 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 112,969 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 109,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 105,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 101,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 101,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs worn

N/S track rod end boot perished

Rear brakes just up to standard

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 96,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 91,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre slight outter side wall damage

Pass 8 May 2012 86,283 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 81,234 miles

slight play in inner rack arm ball joints

Pass 10 May 2010 76,454 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 76,454 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 70,843 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 70,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 65,499 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edg.off side front tyre wearing on inner edg.

Fail 12 May 2008 65,499 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edg.off side front tyre wearing on inner edg.

Pass 2 May 2007 57,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,625 miles

N/S AND O/S/FRONT TYRES PERISHING AND NR LIMITS.

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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T717 PCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T717 PCR, 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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What year was T717 PCR registered?

T717 PCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is T717 PCR safe to buy?

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