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C11 KOO

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

263,327 mi
Last recorded263,327 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 KOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 263,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 263,300 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 262,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 262,810 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 261,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 260,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 260,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 260,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 260,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 259,627 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 258,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 254,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 250,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 246,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 240,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 234,644 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 217,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 201,138 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 180,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 160,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 142,678 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 132,077 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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C11 KOO is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C11 KOO, 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 C11 KOO registered?

C11 KOO is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C11 KOO safe to buy?

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