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198 UXE

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 UXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

underbody general corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,911 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,932 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s out riggers

Fail 9 Apr 2011 85,932 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s out riggers

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,770 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 82,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

both numberplates starting to discolour

both rear light lenses cracked

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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198 UXE is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,102 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 198 UXE, 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 22 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 198 UXE registered?

198 UXE is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is 198 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 UXE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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