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550 DRM

2010 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Transporter100,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 DRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,614 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 86,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust heat shields loose/ damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 81,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,901 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,345 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,432 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,786 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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550 DRM is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 100,286 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 550 DRM, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 550 DRM registered?

550 DRM is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2010.

Is 550 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 DRM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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