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95SO2558

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,790 mi
Last recorded250,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration95SO2558
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 250,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 250,640 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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95SO2558 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 95SO2558, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 95SO2558 registered?

95SO2558 is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is 95SO2558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 95SO2558 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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