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T863 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,493 mi
Last recorded119,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 119,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,413 miles

Brake servo rusted

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber bushes cracking

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber bushes cracking

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 108,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake servo rusted

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber bushes cracking

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber bushes cracking

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,237 miles

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT CRACKED...

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 107,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT CRACKED...

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,914 miles

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT CRACKED...

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,878 miles

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN...

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED...

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

SHOCKER ABSORBER BUSHES CRACKING...

Pass 19 May 2021 99,293 miles

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

Fail 18 May 2021 99,292 miles

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

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

Pass 17 Jun 2020 96,390 miles

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

Fail 17 Jun 2020 96,389 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE SERVO RUSTY...

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,336 miles

BRAKER SERVO RUSTY...

FRONT LOWER SHOCKER ABSORBER RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING...

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,554 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s door mirror casing damaged

under trays fitted unable to see all components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s door mirror casing damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted unable to see all components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Nearside Rear tyre badly splitting open in tread

Offside Front tyre badly splitting open in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,430 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,429 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 13 Jan 2011 65,429 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 61,517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,412 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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T863 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc 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 T863 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 T863 RWV registered?

T863 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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