MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,523 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre beginning to perish
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
o/s rear tyre beginning to perish
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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D196 TUJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D196 TUJ, 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 D196 TUJ registered?
D196 TUJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is D196 TUJ safe to buy?
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