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T885 RSF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 RSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 101,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber casing all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front arches corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 101,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlight slightly loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber casing all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 101,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair all (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 101,372 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 101,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,799 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 99,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f sill and both front arches corroded

n/s/r light lens damage

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f sill and both front arches corroded

n/s/r light lens damage

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,122 miles

rear calliper cable sticking o/s rear

rear foot brake poor

Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,122 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

rear calliper cable sticking o/s rear

rear foot brake poor

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Underside components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,416 miles

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

o/s driving lamp inop

panel behind rear bumper excess corrosion

rear brakes poor

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,143 miles

n/s rear lamp damaged

rear foot-brake poor

Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s front side lamp on when brakes applied (1.2.1f)

n/s rear lamp damaged

rear foot-brake poor

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering slight roughness

wipers poor

Fail 29 Jan 2015 81,455 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering slight roughness

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,869 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,277 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,943 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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T885 RSF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 T885 RSF, 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 T885 RSF registered?

T885 RSF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T885 RSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 RSF shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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