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A159 SGS

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,628 mi
Last recorded132,628 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA159 SGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,628 miles

all wheel bearings have play

Pass 29 Jul 2022 9,083 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEP CORRODED

NEAR SIDE OF REAR BED CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OFF SIDE FRONT STEP CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2020 8,170 miles

CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE OF REAR BED JUST OUTSIDE 30 CM OF REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT

OFF SIDE FRONT JACKING PIONT CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT STEP CORRODED

Pass 10 Jul 2019 6,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Step corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 6,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Step corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 6,540 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SECURE BUT POORLY MOUNTED

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT STEPS

CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES

SPEEDO CABLE RESTING ON STEERING PARTS

Fail 27 Oct 2017 6,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT STEPS

CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH

MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES

SPEEDO CABLE RESTING IN STEERING PARTS

Pass 24 Nov 2016 5,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner arches not excessive at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2015 5,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,480 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r inner arch has corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 5,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r inner arch has corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 4,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 3,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 2,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 97,225 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,383 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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A159 SGS is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A159 SGS, 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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A159 SGS is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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