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A114 LJC

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

7,608 mi
Last recorded7,608 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA114 LJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 7,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 7,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to front calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 7,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 7,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 6,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 6,928 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 6,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator expansion bottle leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2022 6,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator expansion bottle leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2020 5,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 5,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 4,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 4,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 2,456 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 2,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,993 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 97,987 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake warning lamp not working

steering rack weeping

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake warning lamp not working

steering rack weeping

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

o/s handbrake cable corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,018 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 92,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,235 miles

windscreen stone chipped, both rear hubs slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,027 miles

windscreen stone chipped, both front tie rods bushes perishing,both rear hubs slight play.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,094 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f upper ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner edge

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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A114 LJC is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 58,141 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 A114 LJC, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A114 LJC is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1984.

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