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A6 VWD

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

175,420 mi
Last recorded175,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 175,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 174,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 174,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 173,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 172,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2020 170,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 167,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 166,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 164,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 163,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 160,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 154,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 145,338 miles

slight play on nearside steering rack joint

Fail 5 Nov 2011 145,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 139,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 135,537 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 235,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 117,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 109,063 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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A6 VWD is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A6 VWD, 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

How do I check the history of A6 VWD?

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What year was A6 VWD registered?

A6 VWD is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is A6 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VWD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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