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A151 SYB

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,629 mi
Last recorded152,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA151 SYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 152,629 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 152,628 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 146,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 131,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 May 2011 131,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 129,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 128,371 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 128,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A151 SYB is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A151 SYB, 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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What year was A151 SYB registered?

A151 SYB is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1984.

Is A151 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A151 SYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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