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AIG 9076

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

247,251 mi
Last recorded247,251 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9076
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 247,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 240,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 232,955 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 232,955 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 225,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 224,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule trailing arm hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Trailing arm hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 221,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc cover missing

Fail 5 Aug 2020 221,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2019 214,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 208,920 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 204,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 199,025 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 199,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 192,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 183,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 174,231 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 159,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 159,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 186,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 175,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 169,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 148,681 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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AIG 9076 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AIG 9076, 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

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What year was AIG 9076 registered?

AIG 9076 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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