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S661 TGY

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,157 mi
Last recorded44,157 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 TGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 44,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,372 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2024 35,844 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2024 35,844 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 30,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod area (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine knocking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,099 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 18,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,381 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 6,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,133 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 5,133 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,741 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2014 1,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,967 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,441 miles

slight play nearside front upper suspension ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,423 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight play nearside front upper suspension ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,937 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake ferrules going rusty

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,767 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 25,281 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 25,281 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S661 TGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S661 TGY, 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 S661 TGY registered?

S661 TGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S661 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S661 TGY shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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