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V553 DYB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 DYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,445 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 125,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,481 miles

Nearside corrosion in outer sill

crack in pipework to centre silencer

power steering fluid level low

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,771 miles

Nearside corrosion outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 117,581 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 7 Feb 2018 115,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort service/foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,193 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,171 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,868 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 108,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,012 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 85,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 80,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,822 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 75,822 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,551 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,759 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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V553 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V553 DYB, 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 V553 DYB registered?

V553 DYB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V553 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V553 DYB shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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