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T533 OWE

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,903 mi
Last recorded252,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT533 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 252,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 250,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 246,992 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 243,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 240,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 236,623 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 236,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure and aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure and aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 229,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 229,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 224,447 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 224,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 217,653 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 217,653 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 202,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 202,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 197,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 191,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 186,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 180,642 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 175,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 167,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 161,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 152,513 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 141,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 141,220 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 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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