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T887 RSF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT887 RSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,888 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 112,888 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,888 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocks in poor condition

coolant leak

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

some slight corrosion o/s/f

Fail 2 Aug 2018 109,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tipper body mounting corroded and holed

Offside Rear chassis corroded (by light unit)

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

Rear shock absorbers weak both

rev lights nw

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,442 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 106,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,217 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 55,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 55,618 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,434 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,999 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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T887 RSF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T887 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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T887 RSF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T887 RSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T887 RSF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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