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T801 RHO

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,837 mi
Last recorded111,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 111,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,244 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 102,671 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,708 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,447 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 96,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer cv gaiter split

windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2017 94,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer cv gaiter split

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,069 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

multi plug on rear diff not connected.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,069 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

multi plug on rear diff not connected.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,623 miles

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

O/s rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

O/s rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,823 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,967 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,160 miles

o/s headlamp damaged

several cuts in n/s/f tyre

slight grinding noise from under vehicle

towbar removed at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,084 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 75,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S headlight loose

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,602 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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T801 RHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T801 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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T801 RHO is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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