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T889 RSF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 RSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,607 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,854 miles

both front brake discs corroded

nsf cv boot slight leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,854 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front brake discs corroded

nsf cv boot slight leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,606 miles

drivers front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

drivers front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,755 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,732 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,450 miles

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

passenger rear lamp cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,784 miles

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

passenger rear lens cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2009 45,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

passenger rear lens cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,678 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 30,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,742 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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T889 RSF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T889 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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T889 RSF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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