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B14 GGV

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

293,143 mi
Last recorded293,143 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 GGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 293,143 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 288,466 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 281,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 278,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 270,254 miles

vehicle has general corrosion front and rear underneath

Pass 5 Mar 2020 268,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 261,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 254,463 miles

Nearside corrosion closure panel not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2017 252,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 243,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 235,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 231,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 231,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 206,130 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 206,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 191,164 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 191,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 188,960 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 185,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 182,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 171,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 155,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B14 GGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B14 GGV, 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

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What year was B14 GGV registered?

B14 GGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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The MOT history for B14 GGV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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