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A19 VWT

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,115 mi
Last recorded141,115 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,550 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 128,545 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,899 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 126,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 109,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,711 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 101,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,590 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,465 miles

Front wiper blades split but sill clearing screen

Rear tyres small cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,586 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,574 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,980 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 68,165 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on outside wall-cord not exposed

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 63,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,013 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,073 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,073 miles

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

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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A19 VWT is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A19 VWT, 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 A19 VWT registered?

A19 VWT is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is A19 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 VWT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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