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S953 SPW

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,552 mi
Last recorded81,552 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 SPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,375 miles

Coolant temperature warning light dimly illuminated

Nearside Inner Sill corroding

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

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

Rearmost chassis crossmembers corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,375 miles

Coolant temperature warning light dimly illuminated

Nearside Inner Sill corroding

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rearmost chassis crossmembers corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,024 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers weeping

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,797 miles

both rear tyres perishing

both front shock absorbers weeping

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,513 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,133 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,768 miles

rear exhaust box rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,548 miles

both nearside tyres badly cracked

both offside tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,746 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 49,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,545 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,019 miles

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,840 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 36,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,859 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,848 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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S953 SPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S953 SPW, 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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S953 SPW is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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