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A18 AMY

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,864 mi
Last recorded112,864 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 112,864 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 109,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 106,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,897 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on pass limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,714 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,914 miles

off side front near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,026 miles

Offside Rear cracking and small lump on inner side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,756 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,396 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,636 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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A18 AMY is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A18 AMY, 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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What year was A18 AMY registered?

A18 AMY is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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