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197 KTT

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

157,923 mi
Last recorded157,923 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 KTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 157,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front cill heavily corroded inner and outer

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 157,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate/perish slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both arrear tyres are 16 years old

all brake discs showing surface corrosion to disc faces

exterior body damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2024 157,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes starting to deteriorate/perish slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both arrear tyres are 16 years old

all brake discs showing surface corrosion to disc faces

exterior body damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2023 157,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres are 15 years old

exterior body damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2022 155,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet not reaching the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres are 14 years old

exterior body damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,942 miles

engine oil leak

ns washer jet not reaching the screen

Pass 25 Aug 2020 151,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 145,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 145,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 138,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front light lens damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s front bumper slightly insecure

o/s rear brake disc has corrosion to braking surface

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 105,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,960 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 94,918 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,716 miles

damage to windscreen but not within a swept area

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,752 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)

Rear service brake performance low (unladen)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 74,752 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear service brake performance low (unladen)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,522 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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197 KTT is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 197 KTT, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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197 KTT is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is 197 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 197 KTT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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