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AVG 170D

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,483 mi
Last recorded37,483 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 170D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all underside of vehicle corroded but not holed

passenger offside seat missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all underside of vehicle corroded but not holed

Pass 3 May 2012 34,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,754 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Underside of vehicle showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2010 33,737 miles

under body corroded

Fail 3 May 2010 33,737 miles

Front Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

under body corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 32,251 miles

Play in steering idler drop arm, not excessive.

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing, no roughness felt.

Fail 27 May 2006 32,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, no roughness felt.

Play in centre steering idler, not excessive.

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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AVG 170D is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AVG 170D, 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.

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What year was AVG 170D registered?

AVG 170D is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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