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V561 DRJ

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 99,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 93,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,467 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 90,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door step inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt sleeve detached from chassis leg (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,249 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 10 Jul 2018 72,371 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached TOP BOLT LOOSE (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,373 miles

Both front shockers outer casing corroded

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,748 miles

Brake pipes covered in unknown substance

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,183 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,328 miles

Brake pipes covered in unknown substance

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,994 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,994 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,366 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,351 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres wearing thin

nearside rear tyre tread perished and deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,449 miles

rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,588 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,575 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear discs(slight)

tyres perishing outer walls

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,120 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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V561 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V561 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 V561 DRJ registered?

V561 DRJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V561 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V561 DRJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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