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T553 PDA

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,378 mi
Last recorded73,378 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 PDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,378 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 73,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,432 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,952 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,118 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,996 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,625 miles

flat spot on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,326 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,551 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,551 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,813 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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T553 PDA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol 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 T553 PDA, 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 T553 PDA registered?

T553 PDA is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is T553 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T553 PDA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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