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A164 KLU

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

6,214 mi
Last recorded6,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA164 KLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 6,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 6,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,194 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 6,194 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,174 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 6,174 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,171 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 6,154 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 5,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,647 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Jun 2009 4,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,561 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 99,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 95,595 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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A164 KLU is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A164 KLU, 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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A164 KLU is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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