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V6 SSB

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 SSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 125,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,721 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 124,067 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,774 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 122,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,072 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2017 120,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 119,726 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 119,726 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 106,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recommend front disc's to be changed when pads changed

Fail 8 Oct 2010 106,417 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recommend front disc's to be changed when pads changed

Pass 8 Sep 2009 102,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 89,678 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,904 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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V6 SSB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V6 SSB, 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 V6 SSB registered?

V6 SSB is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V6 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 SSB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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