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CLZ 7755

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

278,599 mi
Last recorded278,599 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 7755
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 278,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off/side front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Fail 12 Apr 2013 278,597 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off/side front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

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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CLZ 7755 is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CLZ 7755, 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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What year was CLZ 7755 registered?

CLZ 7755 is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is CLZ 7755 safe to buy?

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