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B12 NTS

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,700 mi
Last recorded160,700 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 NTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 160,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 160,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 127,654 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 127,654 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,417 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,102 miles

INNER FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,102 miles

INNER FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,713 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 79,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,352 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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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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