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T791 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT791 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,255 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,902 miles

Front exhaust mounting adrift

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriating

Pass 29 Dec 2023 69,483 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 69,483 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,684 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking along tread

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,242 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,247 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,247 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,743 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,615 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,662 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 44,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front fog lamps and tell-tale are not working.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,904 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 39,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,268 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has slightly distorted tread.

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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T791 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T791 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 T791 RWV registered?

T791 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T791 RWV safe to buy?

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