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T892 ARV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,263 mi
Last recorded169,263 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT892 ARV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 169,263 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front terminating at flexi and short pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front NS and OS front discs showing signs of overheating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 169,263 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front terminating at flexi and short pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front NS and OS front discs showing signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,870 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS brake pipes flexi to caliper have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 145,656 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS brake pipes (flexi to caliper) have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,220 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,544 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,330 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 109,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,342 miles

Towbar safety device not operating correctly (6.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,580 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,064 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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T892 ARV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T892 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T892 ARV registered?

T892 ARV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T892 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T892 ARV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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