1999 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · S284 HDM
1999 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/01/1999. Recorded mileage 274,825 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 274,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2459cc
S284 HDM Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 274,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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S284 HDM Mileage History
- 18/05/2006106,223 mi
- 01/06/2006106,928 mi+705 mi
- 06/09/2007126,183 mi+19,255 mi
- 05/11/2008145,756 mi+19,573 mi
- 13/11/2009155,037 mi+9,281 mi
- 18/11/2009155,095 mi+58 mi
- 28/10/2010167,111 mi+12,016 mi
- 29/10/2010167,111 mi
- 14/11/2011183,311 mi+16,200 mi
- 16/11/2011183,331 mi+20 mi
- 16/11/2012194,189 mi+10,858 mi
- 29/11/2012194,713 mi+524 mi
- 28/11/201320,459 mi-174,254 mi
- 05/12/2013204,626 mi+184,167 mi
- 17/12/2014211,666 mi+7,040 mi
- 30/12/2014211,672 mi+6 mi
- 30/12/2015216,688 mi+5,016 mi
- 11/01/2016216,688 mi
- 14/12/2016220,545 mi+3,857 mi
- 10/11/2017223,489 mi+2,944 mi
- 30/11/2017223,489 mi
- 26/11/2018230,468 mi+6,979 mi
- 28/11/2018230,468 mi
- 28/11/2019240,076 mi+9,608 mi
- 18/12/2020251,401 mi+11,325 mi
- 24/12/2020251,401 mi
- 07/12/2021262,622 mi+11,221 mi
- 07/12/2021262,622 mi
- 08/12/2022271,361 mi+8,739 mi
- 06/07/2023271,845 mi+484 mi
- 17/07/2023271,848 mi+3 mi
- 17/09/2024273,472 mi+1,624 mi
- 01/10/2024273,532 mi+60 mi
- 30/09/2025274,816 mi+1,284 mi
- 06/10/2025274,825 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,697 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S284 HDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (S284 HDM) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (42 issues), Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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