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T718 RMX

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

55,625 mi
Last recorded55,625 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 RMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 55,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,604 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 43,166 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 43,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inoperative

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,184 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper marker light inoperative

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inoperative

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,774 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

surface rust on some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,641 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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T718 RMX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 T718 RMX, 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 T718 RMX registered?

T718 RMX is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T718 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T718 RMX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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