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A138 GAP

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 GAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,212 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside rear inner (2.4.G.4e)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,592 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,204 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 72,202 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,355 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch in cab skimed with filler

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,355 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s front upper and inner wheel arch

damage to o/s front sill lip

front discs corroded and pitted

n/s door step corroded

o/s door step corroded (holed)

rear shock sleeves corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Aug 2007 69,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A138 GAP is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A138 GAP, 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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A138 GAP is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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