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B7 EVA

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,538 mi
Last recorded161,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 EVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 161,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 160,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 158,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 155,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 152,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 149,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 147,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 145,687 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 141,505 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 141,505 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 125,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 116,045 miles

advise attention to rear brakes,efforts low.

corrosion to brake pipes.

front number plate cracked.

knock to under vehicle whilst driving.

o/s front brake stone gaurd corroded.

o/s front lower ball joint cover split.

play to o/s front seat runners.

rear brake discs pitting advise attention .

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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B7 EVA is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B7 EVA, 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 B7 EVA registered?

B7 EVA is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is B7 EVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 EVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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