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A186 TYH

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA186 TYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 43,459 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,156 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,953 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 29,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

slight lift and free play in nearside and offside lower steering swivel joints

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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A186 TYH is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A186 TYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A186 TYH registered?

A186 TYH is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 1984.

Is A186 TYH safe to buy?

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