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C5 WET

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,775 mi
Last recorded51,775 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 51,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 50,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,931 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,776 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top sides inop

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top sides inop

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,663 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,321 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,320 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 40,593 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 38,873 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,873 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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C5 WET is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C5 WET, 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 C5 WET registered?

C5 WET is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is C5 WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 WET shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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