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T249 RPM

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

187,769 mi
Last recorded187,769 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 RPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 187,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 184,001 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake lever slow to retract

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 182,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 182,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 181,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 178,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 177,170 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 173,383 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 169,303 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 169,303 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Catalytic Convertor Obviously Modified & Wrapped In a Tape Material (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 169,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 168,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 166,671 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 166,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 161,766 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 157,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 151,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 142,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 131,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,863 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 110,863 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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T249 RPM is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 138,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T249 RPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T249 RPM registered?

T249 RPM is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T249 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 RPM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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