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A176 TAS

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,728 mi
Last recorded251,728 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 TAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 251,728 miles

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

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

coolant pipes slightly corroded

fuel filler kneck hose clip broken

n/s rocker cover slightly corroded and porus

Fail 3 May 2013 251,728 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

coolant pipes slightly corroded

fuel filler kneck hose clip broken

n/s rocker cover slightly corroded and porus

Pass 8 May 2012 249,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak

exhaust heat shield

Fail 18 Apr 2012 249,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant pipe porus

exhaust system corroded

front disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 241,303 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 241,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 227,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 220,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rubbing noise from left hand rear brake.

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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A176 TAS is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,888cc petrol 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 A176 TAS, 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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A176 TAS is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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