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A97 AVV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 93,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bumper loose

Fail 5 Apr 2007 93,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

rear bumper loose †n/s/f backplate corrodede

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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A97 AVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 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 A97 AVV, 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 27 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 A97 AVV registered?

A97 AVV is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is A97 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A97 AVV 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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