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T848 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT848 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,099 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,322 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,220 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 71,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,298 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,329 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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T848 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T848 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 T848 RWV registered?

T848 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T848 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T848 RWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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