CarVerify

Free Car Check

AWU 407K

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,770 mi
Last recorded69,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 407K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 69,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,852 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,666 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 64,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,138 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,297 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,297 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,730 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,638 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 23 Jun 2009 57,638 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,376 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,366 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,139 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 57,134 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AWU 407K is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AWU 407K, 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

How do I check the history of AWU 407K?

You can check the full history of AWU 407K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AWU 407K registered?

AWU 407K is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is AWU 407K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 407K shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWU 407K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AWU 407K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.