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SSC 143P

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSC 143P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 56,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 54,254 miles

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

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

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

all the tyre are cracking on the side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,246 miles

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

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

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

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

all the tyre are cracking on the side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,111 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,455 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,049 miles

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,845 miles

N/S upper marker light N/W

Under trays fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/r body spacer split

o/s/r body spascer split and hanging out

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r body spacer split

o/s/r body spascer split and hanging out

wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,717 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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SSC 143P is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SSC 143P, 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 SSC 143P registered?

SSC 143P is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is SSC 143P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSC 143P shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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