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T72 ROP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,957 mi
Last recorded155,957 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 ROP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 155,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 155,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 152,649 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 152,647 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 152,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 152,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 152,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

aux belt has noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,350 miles

ADVISE NEW THROTTLE CABLE

AUX BELTS NOISEY

Advise new primary park brake helper spring as missing

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI'S POOR, ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

DOWNPIPE HEAT-SHIELD REQUIRES WELD REPAIR (CAUSE OF HORRIBLE RATTLE.)

KAT HAS TEMP REPAIR, ADVISE FULL SYSTEM INC KAT IN VERY NEAR FUTURE

n/s rack knuckle has some play

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,109 miles

N/S wiper smears

N/S/F tyre fairly deteriorated on outer side wall/ tread at 2.5 mm advise replacement soon (195/70r 1 5 c)

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R trailing arm brake pipe corroding

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

corrosion around both rear shock absorber upper mountings

corrosion forming around O/S/R trailing arm mounting

corrosion to both outer sills

exhaust down pipe heat shield/cover rattling

exhaust system corroded

parking brake central support spring broken advise replacement

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

ratchet strap holding battery's in tray secure but advise clamps too be fitted

slight lift in both front upper suspension balls joints

slight play in N/S/F lower wishbone inner rear bush

slight play in steering column top bearing

some play in all front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,558 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer side wall

O/S/R brake pipe from hose too caliper slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread and on side wall

both front brake hose flexis perishing

both front upper ball joints have slight lift

corrosion on both front part of outer sills

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

ratchet strap holding battery's in tray secure but advise clamps too be fitted

slight corrosion around N/S/R upper shock mounting

slight corrosion around O/S/R suspension arm mounting

Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (also slightly out of shape and has small cut in tread) 195/70/r15 c (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer side wall

O/S/R brake pipe from hose too caliper slightly corroded

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread and on side wall

both front brake hose flexis perishing

both front upper ball joints have slight lift

corrosion on both front part of outer sills

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

ratchet strap holding battery's in tray secure but advise clamps too be fitted

slight corrosion around N/S/R upper shock mounting

slight corrosion around O/S/R suspension arm mounting

Pass 14 May 2016 110,976 miles

Anti role bar d bushes are worn

Both front brake hoses are perished

N/S/F and O/S/F upper ball joints have play

N/S/F drum stick slight play

N/S/F tyre side wall perished

N/S/R tyer is on 2mm 195/70 R15C

front exhaust heat shiled lose

Pass 14 May 2015 105,874 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear pads approximately 80% worn

park brake ratchet feels a little worn but holds securely

rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Fail 1 May 2015 105,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

belt squeal on startup

front and rear pads approximately 80% worn

park brake ratchet feels a little worn but holds securely

rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Pass 14 May 2014 100,033 miles

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

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

advise visual check of all brake pad wear

o/s and n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm bushes minor wear

Pass 18 May 2013 93,892 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,329 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,759 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,759 miles

Centre 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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T72 ROP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T72 ROP, 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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T72 ROP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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