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T533 LPP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276,033 mi
Last recorded276,033 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT533 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 276,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 270,189 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 251,824 miles

Brake disc(s) FRONT lipped edges NOT weakened

CV gaiter O/S/F - outter mist of grease

Drive shaft gaiter N/S/F inner to gear box split

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks - Engine

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wheel bearings FRONT - O/S slightly noisey on rotation test

Fail 3 May 2011 251,797 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake disc(s) FRONT lipped edges NOT weakened

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CV gaiter O/S/F - outter mist of grease

Drive shaft gaiter N/S/F inner to gear box split

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks - Engine

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wheel bearings FRONT - O/S slightly noisey on rotation test

Pass 30 Apr 2010 237,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 223,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 209,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 196,210 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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T533 LPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T533 LPP, 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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T533 LPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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