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V533 FCR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 FCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,368 miles

Chassis/suspension compounds corroded but not considered excessive

Front lower cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 112,352 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Chassis/suspension compounds corroded but not considered excessive

Front lower cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,995 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 111,995 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,631 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 110,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,094 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,612 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,414 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,324 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,942 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,555 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 FCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FCR, 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 V533 FCR registered?

V533 FCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V533 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 FCR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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