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T556 SAP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,105 mi
Last recorded132,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 SAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 132,105 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside ! (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside ! (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth under 3mm , wearing thin inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2 mm , wearing thin inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,465 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake reading low

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 127,462 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake reading low

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 125,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 120,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 118,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed & deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed & deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,121 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres cracking

hand brake cable frayed [ first part ]

Pass 23 Dec 2017 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nearside tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake cable frayed

Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,515 miles

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

parking brake cable frayed .

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,141 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

parking brake cable frayed

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,113 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 102,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,846 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 95,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,782 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 77,782 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.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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T556 SAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T556 SAP, 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 T556 SAP registered?

T556 SAP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T556 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 SAP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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