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V533 EAU

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 EAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,170 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Aug 2021 57,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,957 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,797 miles

all 4 tyres are perished, no cords on show at time of the test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,762 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,914 miles

both front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,338 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking to tread sides at walls

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,990 miles

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,604 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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V533 EAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V533 EAU, 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 V533 EAU registered?

V533 EAU is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V533 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 EAU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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