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997 MY

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

265,390 mi
Last recorded265,390 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 MY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 265,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose outer casing cracking . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 262,872 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth . (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has play . ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 261,014 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 255,943 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth . (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the limit 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 252,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front outer casings of flexible brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm forward inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 248,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 246,380 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside outer casings showing signs of deteriorations (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 242,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 239,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 233,101 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 233,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 227,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 222,079 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 215,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 215,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 209,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 204,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 199,178 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play o/s of the steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2009 131,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 126,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 117,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 109,850 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 106,319 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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997 MY is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 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 997 MY, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 997 MY registered?

997 MY is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 1992.

Is 997 MY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 MY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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