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AC746MA

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC746MA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,397 miles

Offside Front lens cracked

both front "D" bushes have play in the bush

Fail 7 Mar 2016 146,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lens cracked

both front "D" bushes have play in the bush

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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AC746MA is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC746MA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC746MA?

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What year was AC746MA registered?

AC746MA is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is AC746MA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC746MA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC746MA have outstanding finance?

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