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T847 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,944 mi
Last recorded164,944 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT847 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 164,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 159,085 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth badly on inside edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 134,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

corrosion appearing to offside rear shock top mount area

Pass 10 May 2018 125,688 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear damaged seal

Rear both lower coil spring rubbers missing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 120,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rears on service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 91,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside headlamp temporary secured

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp temporary secured

Fail 16 May 2012 77,983 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 77,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 71,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,379 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dampness seen fuel pump area

front exhaust mounting incomplete

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,749 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 51,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T847 RWV 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 77.3%.

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 T847 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.

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What year was T847 RWV registered?

T847 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T847 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T847 RWV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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