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T963 RMW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT963 RMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Borderline . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke . (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded under covering . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Borderline . (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working .

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 162,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Borderline . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke . (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded under covering . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Borderline . (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working .

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,756 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 154,242 miles

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

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

steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 17 Aug 2021 151,285 miles

Non treated sections of vehicle underbody showing age related corrosion, but not excessive yet.

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft joint misting grease out.

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 151,284 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and O/S (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non treated sections of vehicle underbody showing age related corrosion, but not excessive yet.

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft joint misting grease out.

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,376 miles

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,292 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing on small end also (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat rake movement works intermittantly

Pass 13 Jun 2018 134,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 134,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished showing construction (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 22 May 2018 134,179 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,008 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber feels weak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float top bush (2.1.3)

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,601 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,250 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 115,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T963 RMW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T963 RMW, 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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T963 RMW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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