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A3 URP

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,445 mi
Last recorded186,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 186,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 186,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 197,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 196,933 miles

slight play in os steering rack

Fail 13 May 2011 196,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 5 May 2010 196,476 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 196,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 196,428 miles

slight play in both steering rack mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2007 195,906 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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A3 URP is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A3 URP, 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 A3 URP registered?

A3 URP is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is A3 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 URP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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