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S955 NBT

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,528 mi
Last recorded175,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 NBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 175,528 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 175,391 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 170,461 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 167,223 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

slight movement in steering rack

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 May 2017 167,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing seat belt and clasp (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,506 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (3.5.1n)

Offside Front BUMPER INSECURE IN FIXING

Fail 31 Mar 2016 31,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE (7.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (3.5.1n)

Offside Front BUMPER INSECURE IN FIXING

Pass 31 Mar 2015 158,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 153,274 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 153,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 148,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 144,004 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 144,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,379 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 133,746 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 133,746 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 126,793 miles

slight play in both tie rods

Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,771 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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S955 NBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S955 NBT, 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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S955 NBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S955 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 NBT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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