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C351 TOY

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 TOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,391 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,455 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,348 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,218 miles

Nearside Front seat has swivle base

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy back box has small hole and blow (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,075 miles

slight in play colomb

Fail 3 Oct 2015 59,078 miles

Rear Brake pedal spongy travel ..pedal touches floor (3.3.B.1b)

slight in play colomb

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,156 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake travel ok at test

Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,788 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake travel ok at test

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,744 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 52,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 52,661 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C351 TOY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 C351 TOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C351 TOY registered?

C351 TOY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is C351 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C351 TOY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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