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7806 NO

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,965 mi
Last recorded73,965 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7806 NO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 61,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,239 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 55,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,555 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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7806 NO is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc 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 7806 NO, 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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What year was 7806 NO registered?

7806 NO is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is 7806 NO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7806 NO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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