MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Offside windscreen washer jet poor
Front suspension components starting to corrode
Nearside Front outer sill starting to corrode
Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlight beam deflectors fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear tail pipe corroded through
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bolt on crossmember corroded and holed
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s n/s top lens missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T551 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 T551 AFJ, 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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What year was T551 AFJ registered?
T551 AFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1999.
Is T551 AFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for T551 AFJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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