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BIG 5932

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5932
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,516 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 119,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users spoiler (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door check strap (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,402 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 118,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,720 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 117,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 117,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,445 miles

drivers door check strap broken

spongey brake pedal

Fail 2 Jul 2010 116,445 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

drivers door check strap broken

spongey brake pedal

Pass 7 May 2009 115,704 miles

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 6 May 2009 115,704 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 27 May 2008 114,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 113,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor damage to front registration plate

Fail 14 May 2007 113,052 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor damage to front registration plate

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,605 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 109,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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BIG 5932 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BIG 5932, 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 BIG 5932 registered?

BIG 5932 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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The MOT history for BIG 5932 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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