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A9 VWV

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 24,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both cracking

Nearside Rear cracking

Spare tyre defective cracking ()

all four tyres (DOT) 2006

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 23,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 23,601 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 23,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,796 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 20,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,565 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,794 miles

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,462 miles

corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,117 miles

corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n\s\f & n\s\r tyres cracking on outer sidewall

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 VWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A9 VWV, 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 A9 VWV registered?

A9 VWV is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A9 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 VWV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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