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A165 PEV

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,455 mi
Last recorded54,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA165 PEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 48,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 40,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear bumper end cap damaged

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2008 40,548 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear bumper end cap damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,800 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 347,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust emission to high beging to smoke

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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A165 PEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A165 PEV, 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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A165 PEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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