MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine is running lean
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Spare tyre defective
brake pipes front to rear corroded, unable to visually check pipes over fuel tank
nearside front inner sill excessivly corroded but not structual and in a prescribed area
nearside rear tyre sidewall becoming perished
offisde rear outer sill starting to corrode
offside front track rod end gaitor becoming perished
slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes
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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pipes front to rear corroded, unable to visually check pipes over fuel tank
nearside front inner sill excessivly corroded but not structual and in a prescribed area
nearside rear tyre sidewall becoming perished
offisde rear outer sill starting to corrode
offside front track rod end gaitor becoming perished
slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
heavy oil leak from engine
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
heavy oil leak from engine
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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A171 NHC is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A171 NHC, 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 A171 NHC registered?
A171 NHC is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1984.
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