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A25 EWB

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,367 mi
Last recorded68,367 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 68,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 66,361 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,002 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 56,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co%, HC, Lambda to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 47,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 45,308 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 43,629 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 41,829 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 41,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 37,468 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 37,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,690 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,191 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 35,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,735 miles

front and rear discs started to corrode on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 30,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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A25 EWB is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A25 EWB, 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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A25 EWB is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for A25 EWB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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