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BBD 107E

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 107E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,075 miles

Both front king pins have slight play at top.

Both front tyre treads getting low at 3 mm and worn low on edges.

Nearside Door mirror glass has damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low at 2 mm.

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Slight play in steering idler.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 88,069 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With brake lights on. (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis ( marked in yellow). (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis ( marked in yellow). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Both front king pins have slight play at top.

Both front tyre treads getting low at 3 mm and worn low on edges.

Nearside Door mirror glass has damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low at 2 mm.

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Slight play in steering idler.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,067 miles

Fair amount of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fair amount of play in steering idler

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked and perished

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front tyre tread low at 2 mm

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,065 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fair amount of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fair amount of play in steering idler

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked and perished

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front tyre tread low at 2 mm

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,968 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/r brake rubbing

steering idler has some play

Fail 7 Jan 2015 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/r brake rubbing

steering idler has some play

Pass 11 May 2013 84,813 miles

N/s headlamp pattern poor.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/f floor pan area corroded.

O/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bushes worn.

Fail 9 May 2013 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

N/s headlamp pattern poor.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s/f floor pan area corroded.

O/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BBD 107E is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BBD 107E, 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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BBD 107E is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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