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A9 MVO

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,020 mi
Last recorded1,020 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 1,020 miles

Vehicle underside has some general corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 577 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,603 miles

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

Underseal applied on Suspension components

small oil leak/trace around oil sump

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,187 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front + Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak / Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + Offside / sill + jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Surface rust Nearside + Offside

Suspension components corroded + Underbody partially

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,638 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 88,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,329 miles

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,164 miles

brake servo corroded

corrosion starting to sill panels

headlamp aims on upper limit

imbalance between front brakes

oil seepage

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,399 miles

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

both rear shock lower bushes poor/worn

front brake back plates excessivly corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

rear brake backe plates excessivly corroded

scratches on windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,555 miles

lower bush on offside front and nearside front shock absorbers perished

offside front and nearside front back plates excessiveley corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,344 miles

imbalance between front brakes

offside front and offside rear back plates corroded

offside rear marker light inoperative

windscreen lower edge frosty

Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front back plate excessively corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,534 miles

offside front back plate excessively corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,933 miles

cambelt last changed?

horn poor

nearside headlamp aim on limit

offside rear top marker light inoperative

offside wiper split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,775 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,186 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 63,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Passenger seatbelt twisted

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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A9 MVO is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 MVO, 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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What year was A9 MVO registered?

A9 MVO is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for A9 MVO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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