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T553 KEP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,474 mi
Last recorded157,474 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 KEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 157,474 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 150,243 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 150,238 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal hard to operate (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting and offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 148,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 146,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 143,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 137,287 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 137,287 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 133,156 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 132,828 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

strong fumes and slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 15 Dec 2014 132,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate has text printed on background

fumes and slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2013 129,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,100 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sports springs fitted to rear

Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,457 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 114,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 102,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 95,667 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 95,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 85,231 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 85,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T553 KEP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T553 KEP, 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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T553 KEP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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