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V255 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

316,927 mi
Last recorded316,927 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 316,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 297,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 282,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 273,442 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 272,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 272,066 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but sound at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 271,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 270,362 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 270,203 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering osr inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 260,128 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 252,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 245,705 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 245,571 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 238,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 229,806 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 229,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 222,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 218,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 212,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 204,972 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 204,972 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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V255 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V255 VRP, 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 V255 VRP registered?

V255 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V255 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 VRP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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