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P42 KNC

1997 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

363,601 mi
Last recorded363,601 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Transporter141,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 363,601 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front and rear crash bars and surrounding areas heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 363,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both nearside & offside ()

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

Engine oil leak not excessive

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember & support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated & unbonding

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember/valance & support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight fraying to nearside (passenger) & offside (drivers) seatbelt webbing

Fail 3 Aug 2021 363,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size to remaining 3 tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

Engine oil leak not excessive

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember & support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated & unbonding

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both nearside & offside ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember/valance & support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight fraying to nearside (passenger) & offside (drivers) seatbelt webbing

Pass 23 Jul 2020 361,493 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member and support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front back plate corroded and rubbing on disc

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Jul 2020 361,485 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member and support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front back plate corroded and rubbing on disc

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and door runner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Aug 2019 359,054 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front shocker bushes worn

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front brake pipe corroded

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

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Rear brake fluctuation present

Slight play nearside rear wheel bearings

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 15 May 2019 359,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front shock absorbers appear weak

both rear brake backing plates corroded

general slight corrosion at floor pan ,chassis rails, sills and door frame areas

heavy corrosion at front inner wheel arches/front and rear x member not in prescribed areas

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 18 May 2018 356,491 miles

all discs rusty, corroded & worn

battery loose

rust & corrosion patches

slight bind n/s/f

small oil leak

washers weak

welded patches

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 17 May 2018 356,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

all discs rusty, corroded & worn

battery loose

rust & corrosion patches

slight bind n/s/f

small oil leak

washers weak

welded patches

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 May 2017 352,263 miles

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places & n/s/r outer sill coorrding

Fail 3 May 2017 352,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places & n/s/r outer sill coorrding

Pass 10 Mar 2016 208,470 miles

rear discs badly corroded

rust, corrosion and welded patches

Fail 1 Mar 2016 208,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

rear discs badly corroded

rust, corrosion and welded patches

Pass 14 Jan 2015 207,145 miles

rear discs badly corroded

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 29 Dec 2014 207,136 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs badly corroded

slight run out n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Dec 2013 204,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 204,195 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 195,110 miles

nearside front tyre low

nearside steering rackend gaiter split

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 187,367 miles

1. under frame corroded

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 187,367 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. corrosion on under frame by suspension mounting.

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 172,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 160,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,528 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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P42 KNC is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P42 KNC, 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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P42 KNC is a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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