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B16 AKC

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

283,430 mi
Last recorded283,430 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 AKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 283,430 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2024 276,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 270,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 263,998 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and all arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 263,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front arch .around fuel filter mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and all arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 259,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroded

wheel arches outer sills rear member all corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 255,503 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable is frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills//inner and outer wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2019 248,097 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 248,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 235,498 miles

steering wheel cover is deteriorated

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres are worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2017 220,522 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 220,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 208,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 201,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 189,688 miles

n/s outer sill surface rusting

Pass 7 Nov 2013 174,516 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 150,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,115 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside bottom ball joint cover split

stone damage freont screen

Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,070 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside bottom ball joint cover split

stone damage freont screen

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,520 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,175 miles

slight perishing in n/s front & o/s rear tyres

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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B16 AKC is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 B16 AKC, 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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What year was B16 AKC registered?

B16 AKC is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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The MOT history for B16 AKC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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