MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underbody corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sills and inner wheel arhes rusty
INNER FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
INNER FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B12 NTS is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 B12 NTS, 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.
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What year was B12 NTS registered?
B12 NTS is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is B12 NTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B12 NTS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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