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01KY981

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,583 mi
Last recorded137,583 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration01KY981
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,583 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 137,583 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

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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01KY981 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 01KY981, 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 29 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 01KY981 registered?

01KY981 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 01KY981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 01KY981 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 01KY981 have outstanding finance?

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