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T859 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,495 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant when warm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 100,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant when warm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 99,550 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,526 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements Both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,067 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,353 miles

NSF tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,270 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,331 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,331 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 50,213 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2010 49,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,145 miles

all tyres age cracked on side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,057 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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T859 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T859 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 T859 RWV registered?

T859 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T859 RWV safe to buy?

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