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BPR 409A

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,426 mi
Last recorded38,426 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 409A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,426 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,426 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,541 miles

centre steering idler arm has slight play.

vehicle has undergone heavy modification.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,597 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

inner door handles require refitting

standard windscreen washers not fitted,external bottle used.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,524 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,751 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,399 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R outer cv boot is split.

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,311 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 24,311 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Corrosion at front cross member, near side and off side rear inner sills, not within prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 22,898 miles

corrosion to front panel & n/s inner sill panel

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BPR 409A is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPR 409A, 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 BPR 409A registered?

BPR 409A is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is BPR 409A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPR 409A shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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