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T886 RWV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,097 mi
Last recorded165,097 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 RWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 165,097 miles

Corrosion to both front outriggers, not structural or within the prescribed area.

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 165,070 miles

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

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

Corrosion to both front outriggers, not structural or within the prescribed area.

Corrosion to nearside front inner arch.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 162,004 miles

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

very slight corrosion nearside front inner arch

Pass 13 May 2024 161,764 miles

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

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 25 Apr 2024 161,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading 9.08 limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front hose - callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all tyres over 10 years old

both front inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2023 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 160,778 miles

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

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

all under body components rusty

radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 160,755 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower damper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front dampers misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to most underbody components

Pass 1 Jul 2019 160,726 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Damper lower rubber bushes perishing on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 160,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Damper lower rubber bushes perishing on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 160,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 160,384 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 160,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 160,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 159,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 151,408 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 135,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 124,716 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 124,716 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 114,478 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 114,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 106,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 96,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 96,958 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Signs of corrision on under side of vehicle and all wheel archs †

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 94,821 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Signs of corrision on under side of vehicle and all wheel archs

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

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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T886 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T886 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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T886 RWV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T886 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 RWV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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