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AGU 20V

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,824 mi
Last recorded194,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGU 20V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 194,824 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 194,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 193,999 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 191,031 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 191,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 187,121 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 185,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 185,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 183,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 182,178 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 182,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 181,046 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 181,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 180,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 179,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 179,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 163,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 150,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 150,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 143,588 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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AGU 20V is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AGU 20V, 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 AGU 20V registered?

AGU 20V is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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