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T797 RHO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,862 mi
Last recorded150,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 150,862 miles

Rear corrosion across rear bumper mounting

Fail 12 Jun 2025 150,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion across rear bumper mounting

Pass 6 May 2022 150,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2021 148,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 144,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 144,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From chassis. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From chassis. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Damper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 143,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 143,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 143,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 140,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 139,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 136,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,083 miles

rear brake discs are pitted corroded and scored

Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 93,303 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 88,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,348 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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T797 RHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T797 RHO, 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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T797 RHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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