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A8 WGU

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

237,676 mi
Last recorded237,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 237,676 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 234,502 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax protective oil sprayed to the underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2024 234,501 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax protective oil sprayed to the underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2023 233,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 232,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax protective oil sprayed to the underside of vehicle

Fail 18 May 2022 232,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Pipe creased pinched/twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 232,233 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 231,167 miles

Front underside panel corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 227,891 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 226,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 223,333 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 223,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 215,499 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both rear tyres old & cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 206,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 197,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 187,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2011 176,454 miles

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

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

front number plate faded slighty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 164,211 miles

Both registration plates slightly faded

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 151,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,010 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 125,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 113,618 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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A8 WGU is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 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 A8 WGU, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 WGU is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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