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A123 PCJ

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 PCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 101,282 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,182 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2008 94,284 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 94,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaking

water leaking from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,182 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 94,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 93,996 miles

large wheels fitted steering hard to steer

non standard engine fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,994 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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A123 PCJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A123 PCJ, 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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A123 PCJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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