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A10 VOD

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,989 mi
Last recorded93,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,989 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,915 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under body

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,808 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,693 miles

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight movement in stering rack main bushes

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 11,688 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both inner cills have corosion but not within any prescribed areas

Exhaust system has corosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack main bushes have slight play

Vehicle floor pans have corosion but not within prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 8,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

headlight patterns deteriorating

no. plates might not be legal

parts of bumper missing (legal?)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,683 miles

both headlamps only just produce enough light to illuminate road ahead

Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,666 miles

offside brake hose close to tyre wall but not touching

Fail 4 Oct 2007 87,643 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside brake hose close to tyre wall but not touching

Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

bumper insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2005 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

battery insecure

bumper insecure

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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A10 VOD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 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 A10 VOD, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 VOD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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