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T881 ARV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

46,142 mi
Last recorded46,142 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 ARV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 46,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at front, centre and rear parts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear parts of exhaust corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,813 miles

middle exhaust pipe coroded

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,302 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,901 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,888 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,018 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,983 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 22,983 miles

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

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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T881 ARV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T881 ARV, 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 T881 ARV registered?

T881 ARV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T881 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T881 ARV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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