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V557 DRJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,091 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 74,087 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,735 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,287 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,597 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,652 miles

Nearside rear tyre detriorated

Offside front tyre detriorated

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre detriorated

Offside front tyre detriorated

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,860 miles

rear plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,564 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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V557 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V557 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V557 DRJ registered?

V557 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V557 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 DRJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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