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T55 ACC

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

240,999 mi
Last recorded240,999 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 ACC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 240,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 238,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 236,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 232,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 226,823 miles

Front chassis outrigger(s) & inner wheel arch(s) corroded outside prescribed area(s) nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower sliding door runner/door shut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded holed in places outside prescribed area(s

Pass 16 Mar 2020 221,563 miles

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

emissions limit not found

parking brake effort only just passed indicating parking brake requires attension

slght movement in steering column

Fail 16 Mar 2020 221,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions limit not found

parking brake effort only just passed indicating parking brake requires attension

slght movement in steering column

Pass 15 Mar 2019 212,069 miles

Nearside track rod end gaiter deteriated but still prevevting ingress of water/dirt

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside trackrod end gaiter deteriated but still preventing ingress of water/dirt

windscreen has minor damage within zone A

Pass 15 Mar 2018 203,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Small chips in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 196,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 188,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 179,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside & nearside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

offside & nearside headlamp aims on low limit

Pass 21 Mar 2014 169,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 161,135 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 149,807 miles

parking brake travel requires attension

Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 126,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,706 miles

Rear exhaust showing signs of wear.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering rack o/s

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,754 miles

o/s/f service brake effort fluctuating

windscreen damaged in swept area

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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T55 ACC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 T55 ACC, 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 T55 ACC registered?

T55 ACC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T55 ACC safe to buy?

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