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B13 EXE

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

230,085 mi
Last recorded230,085 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 230,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 186,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 186,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 183,622 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 183,622 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quite and cuts out (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 181,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine damp with oil

Fail 12 Jul 2022 181,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine damp with oil

Pass 21 Jul 2021 176,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

PAS pump noisy

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 173,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play at steering wheel......nut loose ?

power steering pump noisy

Fail 13 Jul 2020 173,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play at steering wheel......nut loose ?

power steering pump noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2019 170,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 170,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 166,998 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 166,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL AND AXLE OUT OF ALINEMENT TIPPING IN AT TOP

Fail 13 Mar 2018 166,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear WHEEL AND AXLE OUT OF ALINEMENT TIPPING IN AT TOP

Pass 15 Mar 2017 166,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from wheel across s/arm to Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Water leaking from bottom hose

Fail 8 Mar 2017 166,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Brake pad material breaking up (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing Indicator holder not secure in unit (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wiring loose around battery department (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding Caliper possible seized (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from wheel across s/arm to Hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from wheel across s/arm to Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front Water leaking from bottom hose

Pass 14 Jul 2016 164,247 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 164,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 161,563 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 161,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 161,527 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise battery insercure

advise n/s/f inner wing corroded

advise rear brake hoses corroded on metal ends

Pass 3 Jun 2014 159,929 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyres stepping

Fail 20 May 2014 159,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 18 Apr 2013 158,097 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 158,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 149,988 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 149,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheels slightly buckled

rear coil springs very rusty

rust hole under bonnet near fuel filter

Pass 12 Jan 2011 140,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 140,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 127,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 127,917 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 119,811 miles

head lights have got beam benders fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2008 119,811 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

head lights have got beam benders fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 113,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 112,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 110,424 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 110,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 107,542 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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B13 EXE is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B13 EXE, 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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B13 EXE is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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