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98CE1036

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,473 mi
Last recorded104,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98CE1036
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2006 104,473 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 104,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

steering rack slight play

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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98CE1036 is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 98CE1036, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 98CE1036 registered?

98CE1036 is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is 98CE1036 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98CE1036 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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