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A119 YGH

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

179,121 mi
Last recorded179,121 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA119 YGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 179,121 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 179,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 177,074 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Fail 14 Apr 2016 177,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 173,262 miles

main beam warning light inoperative

perishing on rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2015 173,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

main beam warning light inoperative

perishing on rear tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2014 170,326 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

offside headlight reflector discoloured

perishing on tyres

rear bumper endcaps missing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 170,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on brake pipes

offside headlight reflector discoloured

perishing on tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2013 168,700 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine breather hose split

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition close to excessive

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 168,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine breather hose split

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition close to excessive

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 166,223 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 166,223 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip to screen

tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 164,106 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 164,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 164,106 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to open offside door

Fail 14 May 2008 164,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to open offside door

Pass 31 May 2006 164,104 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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A119 YGH is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 A119 YGH, 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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A119 YGH is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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