1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · V455 EAN
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 276,882 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 276,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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V455 EAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 276,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V455 EAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (V455 EAN) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack insecure excessive play rack inner joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake cable damaged main cable frayed at guide. (1.1.15 (a))”.
V455 EAN Mileage History
- 25/09/2024268,557 mi
- 08/09/2025272,948 mi+4,391 mi
- 18/09/2025272,973 mi+25 mi
- 06/07/2026276,857 mi+3,884 mi
- 09/07/2026276,882 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 4,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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