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3 DSX

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,815 mi
Last recorded280,815 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 280,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 280,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outer lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 280,606 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak of pipes on injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 279,653 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outer light lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,330 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 100,330 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,747 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,194 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,674 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,733 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,733 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,786 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,786 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,199 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,568 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,568 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,996 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2010 78,457 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,452 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,765 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 58,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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3 DSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 144,790 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 3 DSX, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3 DSX registered?

3 DSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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