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A11 DSU

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,705 mi
Last recorded110,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,705 miles

2nd to rear exhaust mount rubber part split.

Nearside Rust hole inner sill.

Offside Inner track rod slight play.

Offside Rust hole inner sill.

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,535 miles

Both front tyres over 10years old.

Exhaust rubber mount starting to split.

Offside Front Slight play inner track rod arm.

Fail 17 Jan 2025 110,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill rust hole within 30cm of suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres over 10years old.

Exhaust rubber mount starting to split.

Offside Front Slight play inner track rod arm.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 110,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 110,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,845 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,270 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 104,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,940 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 100,940 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,592 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,625 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,917 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,399 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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A11 DSU is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A11 DSU, 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.

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What year was A11 DSU registered?

A11 DSU is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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