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T815 MVR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,868 mi
Last recorded186,868 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 MVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 186,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 184,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 182,817 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front arches have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft covered unable to inspect

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2023 180,428 miles

Owner looks like Jesus from wish

Pass 28 Apr 2022 178,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake hoses and brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to some underbody components and prescribed areas- not considered excessive at time of test

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE and NEARSIDE front lower- strong advice (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER and OUTER CV gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advice- VERY THIN- on or very close to legal limit. rear brake pads uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside FRONT and REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 177,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 175,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 182,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 172,247 miles

n/s/f outter sill corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 172,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f outter sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 154,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 154,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 134,743 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 120,232 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 106,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 91,474 miles

uneven wear both front tyres

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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T815 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T815 MVR, 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 T815 MVR registered?

T815 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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