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BIG 7729

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

208,824 mi
Last recorded208,824 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7729
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 208,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 204,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 198,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

chassi covered in underseal front and rear where repairs have been made

Fail 29 Aug 2023 198,824 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 198,764 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills corroded and weakened and corroded through , holes both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pump leaking fuel , dripping onto road (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs corroded and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 193,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 190,402 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, by sliding door closing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 190,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, by sliding door closing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 184,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 184,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 184,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 184,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 182,051 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 182,051 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 170,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 164,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,572 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 156,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 146,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front inner wing under battery lots of surface rust

o/s seat belt slight deterioration

slight movement at upper steering column/shaft

underside sealed/oiled including suspension components

Fail 4 Jun 2010 146,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front inner wing under battery lots of surface rust

o/s seat belt slight deterioration

slight movement at upper steering column/shaft

underside sealed/oiled including suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2009 145,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front inner wing - battery carrier area surface corrosion

n/s front seat missing at time of test

noise from steering when turned

o/s front door step/floor/inner wing surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2009 145,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front inner wing - battery carrier area surface corrosion

n/s front seat missing at time of test

o/s front door step/floor/inner wing surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2008 141,859 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 141,859 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

throttle cable reqs attention

Pass 18 Apr 2007 136,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 136,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 130,442 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 130,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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BIG 7729 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 141,148 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 BIG 7729, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BIG 7729 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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