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V547 DRJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

187,921 mi
Last recorded187,921 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 187,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 181,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 178,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 175,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 170,928 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 164,252 miles

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded

power steering pipe on steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2020 164,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o-s & n-s front brake back plates corroded

power steering pipe on steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2019 157,109 miles

front brake back plates corroded

rear view screen needs folding down

under side of vehicle coated in sealant

Fail 3 Jun 2019 157,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake back plates corroded

rear view screen needs folding down

under side of vehicle coated in sealant

Pass 8 May 2018 148,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 148,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,040 miles

advise power steering belt slipping

Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise power steering belt slipping

Pass 29 Mar 2014 111,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,540 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 105,682 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 75,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,063 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 67,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,544 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,273 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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V547 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V547 DRJ, 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 V547 DRJ registered?

V547 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V547 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V547 DRJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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