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A120 YWJ

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA120 YWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 81,950 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 81,942 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired all floor mountings correded to excess marked b posts etc (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,912 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,904 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,812 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Doorstep is heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear valance area is holed but not effecting engine security ect.

Various areas of corrosion on vehicle but non excessive

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill is holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch area near suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door step is heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear valance area is heavily corroded and holed, but not effecting engine security.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,548 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Sill area is holed but not within 30 cm of any load bearing member.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Valance is heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 81,548 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Sill area is holed but not within 30 cm of any load bearing member.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Valance is heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,350 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 76,350 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2015 76,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside steering gaitor twisted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,644 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 75,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,248 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 74,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,026 miles

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

handbrake lever has slight play and movement

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,096 miles

nearside rear suspension arm repaird

slight play in steering rack mount bushes noted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake hose slightly insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2010 70,096 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake hose slightly insecure

slight play noted in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 19 May 2009 66,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes underseald

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear both side near chassis floor sign of rust

Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,842 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bothside front steps sign of rust

rear both side near chassis floor sign of rust

tail door and side door signs of rust near hindge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 61,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from rear pipes. †( Corroded )

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,688 miles

surface corrosion around body & structure,&all metal brake pipes

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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A120 YWJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A120 YWJ, 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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A120 YWJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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