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C2 VWC

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

273,516 mi
Last recorded273,516 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 273,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 264,661 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 264,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 256,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 243,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 228,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 215,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 206,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 203,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 202,480 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 202,382 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 197,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 195,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 191,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 190,302 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in both steering track rods

Pass 7 Sep 2011 189,366 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 189,364 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 183,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 176,514 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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C2 VWC is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 C2 VWC, 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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What year was C2 VWC registered?

C2 VWC is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C2 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 VWC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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