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C11 WEV

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

228,612 mi
Last recorded228,612 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 228,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) reccomend replacement ()

Offside sill holed. outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 228,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) reccomend replacement ()

Offside sill holed. outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 220,619 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper support corroded/holed

o/s. sill holled outrside prescribed area

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 220,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside sill holed. outside prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear bumper support corroded/holed

Pass 8 Sep 2023 214,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner arches/flitch panels

Fail 14 Aug 2023 214,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step (previous body filler/fibreglass repair,paper stuffed in cavity) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres starting to wear ,inner shoulders

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 just acceptable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear inner arches corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2022 206,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step corroded/holed and filled/fibreglass repaired just outside prescribed area/seat and seatbelt mount

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 206,553 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front step corroded/holed and filled/fibreglass repaired just outside prescribed area/seat and seatbelt mount

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 198,407 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 198,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 194,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 187,202 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 187,202 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 182,633 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion inner sill / just outside seat belt mount

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear corrosion both sides out of prescribed areas

Rear corrosion to lower arches

Fail 11 Aug 2017 182,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front corrosion inner sill / just outside seat belt mount

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear corrosion both sides out of prescribed areas

Rear corrosion to lower arches

Pass 1 Sep 2016 177,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 174,643 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 174,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 170,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 166,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 160,953 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 160,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,183 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 150,183 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 143,075 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 143,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 138,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 128,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside and offside front steering arms inner ball jiont slight movement

offside front tyre starting to wear inner part of tread

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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C11 WEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C11 WEV, 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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C11 WEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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