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A10 YAE

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,114 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 76,114 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 73,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to the cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,776 miles

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 73,766 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 21 May 2019 72,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 69,313 miles

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 17 May 2016 67,135 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine under tray fitted restricting visibility

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,570 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,511 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

offside front tyre side walls cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,511 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

offside front tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres perrished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,310 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres perrished

Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,227 miles

exhaust system deterioated in various places

near side rear tyre heavily cracked outer sidewall

off side front tyre cracked outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

exhaust system deterioated in various places

near side rear tyre heavily cracked outer sidewall

off side front tyre cracked outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,118 miles

both front tyres perrished

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 4 May 2010 54,826 miles

rear brake discs surface rust

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,503 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,221 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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A10 YAE is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A10 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 YAE registered?

A10 YAE is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is A10 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 YAE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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