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D7 SKA

1998 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,305 mi
Last recorded204,305 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Transporter144,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 SKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 204,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 201,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 199,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion to underside and some under sealed areas

Pass 28 Dec 2017 198,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 194,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 188,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 184,064 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust system

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 178,289 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2012 175,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 175,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 165,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 165,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 158,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2007 149,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 149,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 141,818 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 141,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 132,991 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 132,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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D7 SKA is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D7 SKA, 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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D7 SKA is a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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