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T787 RFL

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

269,083 mi
Last recorded269,083 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 269,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND POWERSTEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 269,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND POWERSTEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 254,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 250,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and few scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 248,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear lens cracked

Various under body corrosion

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 236,767 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak bad oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2017 236,765 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by battery (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test (8.2.2)

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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)

Oil leak bad oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 225,749 miles

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 215,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 215,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 208,308 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2014 208,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 202,251 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 198,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 197,954 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 197,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 193,762 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2010 193,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 182,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 179,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 170,058 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 160,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 160,106 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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T787 RFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T787 RFL, 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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T787 RFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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