MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
287,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear cracked and perished
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
steering rack has movement
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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96-W-1871 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 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 96-W-1871, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 96-W-1871 registered?
96-W-1871 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 January 1996.
Is 96-W-1871 safe to buy?
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