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T787 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 51,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,141 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 51,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,166 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2023 50,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2022 49,177 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 49,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excess cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excess cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 46,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,756 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,834 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 36,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,642 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 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RWV, 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 T787 RWV registered?

T787 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T787 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T787 RWV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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