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A11 SWA

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,199 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 117,120 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,761 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s/f outrigger corroded not load bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2024 116,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s/f outrigger corroded not load bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency could be improved

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,452 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 1 Nov 2022 115,452 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,946 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 113,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 112,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 110,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (pipes on the arms) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,669 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (pipes on the arms) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,116 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,970 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 104,965 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank 2 pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Additional braking device component damaged handbrake cable very corroded (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded backplate pipe to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded backplate to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column has excessive movement/lift (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 94,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 89,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 85,697 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in o/s n/s steering tie rod inner ends

Pass 27 Aug 2011 85,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s n/s steering tie rod inner ends

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,102 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 SWA is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 A11 SWA, 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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A11 SWA is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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