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V556 DRJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 133,280 miles

Drivers (o/s) mirror cracked

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

O/s outer sill corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 133,280 miles

Drivers (o/s) mirror cracked

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

O/s outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 120,952 miles

O/s outer sill has corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,899 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,162 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 105,155 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 95,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,218 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 63,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,388 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,804 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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V556 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V556 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 V556 DRJ registered?

V556 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V556 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 DRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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