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397 UXB

2004 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,224 mi
Last recorded45,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Transporter129,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 UXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,224 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive reduction box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 45,224 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive reduction box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,816 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,026 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight oil leak from nearside reduction box

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,213 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R hub leading oil

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 13 Jul 2012 40,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R hub leading oil

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,224 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,376 miles

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,162 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,394 miles

steering head bearings worn

Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,552 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 16,538 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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397 UXB is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 397 UXB, 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.

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397 UXB is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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