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C20 BYS

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 BYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded & hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet not working .

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded & holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance and outrigger corroded/holed not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front washer inop but adequate fluid to screen from driver side

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance and outrigger corroded/holed not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/pipe from load valve to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance and outrigger corroded/holed not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front washer inop but adequate fluid to screen from driver side

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance and outrigger corroded/holed not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/pipe from load valve to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,487 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,958 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,164 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2012 90,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,657 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,943 miles

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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C20 BYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C20 BYS, 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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C20 BYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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