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FYT 448V

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

378,999 mi
Last recorded378,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 448V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 378,999 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 378,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 375,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 373,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 371,046 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 370,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill by out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 367,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 362,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 355,709 miles

exhaust slight leak

external body panels starting to corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 355,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust slight leak

external body panels starting to corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 347,324 miles

n/s and o/s front steps slightly corroded

n/s/s and o/s/f under arches slighlty corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 347,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front steps slightly corroded

n/s/s and o/s/f under arches slighlty corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 344,931 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 344,923 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 343,490 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 336,856 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 336,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 335,253 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 335,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

* Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings †* Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn †* Surface rust around rear section if vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2006 324,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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FYT 448V is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FYT 448V, 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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FYT 448V is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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