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B9 LCC

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,889 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 77,889 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 73,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 72,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,608 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 58,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,189 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,955 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B9 LCC is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B9 LCC, 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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B9 LCC is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for B9 LCC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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