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A20 MTJ

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,505 mi
Last recorded175,505 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 175,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 175,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 169,436 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 169,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 157,902 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 157,902 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 137,536 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 137,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter R clip missing possible cold hot start problems fault

emissions passed but still high is recommended that service and cambelt carried out

front number plate cracked across the 3 character

nearside and offside front antiroll bar links slight movement in top bush of link

nearside front headlamp glass cracked across headlamp but aim still visible

play in nearside steering rack arm advisory for next mot date

stone chip in windscreen in zone A within 10mm diameter

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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A20 MTJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A20 MTJ, 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 A20 MTJ registered?

A20 MTJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is A20 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MTJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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