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DCZ 3962

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 3962
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,782 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 85,978 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 82,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 81,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,427 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,405 miles

slight play in near side inner rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,382 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 30,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,741 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 19,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 19,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 18,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,526 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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DCZ 3962 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DCZ 3962, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCZ 3962 registered?

DCZ 3962 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is DCZ 3962 safe to buy?

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