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DIG 8246

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,850 mi
Last recorded212,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8246
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 212,850 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 212,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

oil level low †both headlamps damaged †ns rear view mirror loose †both front brake hoses perished †osr tyre worn low esp inside edge †front brake pads low

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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DIG 8246 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DIG 8246, 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 DIG 8246 registered?

DIG 8246 is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is DIG 8246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8246 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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