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7357 VW

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7357 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake flexi hose in lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 74,009 miles

chip in screen

Fail 2 Jun 2025 74,007 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake flex (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake flex (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 67,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,706 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 63,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 59,738 miles

small exhaust leak from front silencer

Pass 3 Oct 2015 56,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting perrished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,463 miles

Exhaust not fully supported at the rear. Rear most support rubber broken also centre rear support rubber very close to breaking.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,633 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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7357 VW is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 7357 VW, 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.

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7357 VW is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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