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V551 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 81,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,259 miles

near side track end gaitor split

slight play detected at the steering wheel

slight wear in off side inner steering joint

strong advise : front brake judder

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 76,842 miles

front flexi brake hoses are perishing

slight rear service brake imbalance

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 22 May 2018 74,642 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 74,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,607 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,536 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both number plates delaminating

condensation in both headlamps

front brake discs wearing unevenly and rusty on edges

spare wheel very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,749 miles

OSR 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 7-7-7

Undertrays fitted

NSR 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 7-7-7

OSF 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 5-5-5

NSF 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 5-5-5

Fail 8 Feb 2008 42,749 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 5-5-5

NSR 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 7-7-7

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 5-5-5

OSR 205/65R15C GOODYEAR 7-7-7

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,427 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 37,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing very low on outer edge very strong advisory

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,835 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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V551 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V551 OKK, 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 V551 OKK registered?

V551 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V551 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 OKK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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