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A211 JLK

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,664 mi
Last recorded91,664 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA211 JLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,664 miles

Slight play in Nearside of steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2024 91,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 91,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale missing (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nsr and Osr (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale missing (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch badly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nsr and Osr (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/R14 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system badly corroded

Main beam tell-tale missing (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nsf and Osf Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch badly corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nsr and Osr (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,662 miles

All 4x Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing

Both front Brake hose has corrosion to ferrule

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4x (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nsf, Nsr and Tailgate corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 91,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All 4x Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing

Both front Brake hose has corrosion to ferrule

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf and Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4x (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nsf, Nsr and Tailgate corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate holed and corroded ,Adv replacement

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,570 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded

Main beam tell-tale missing (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Adv repair ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Ns outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Adv replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate holed and corroded ,Adv replacement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf front . Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Osf sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Osf front . Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nsf and Osf (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank corroded

Main beam tell-tale missing (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Adv repair ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Ns outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Adv replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate holed and corroded ,Adv replacement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf front . Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,819 miles

Advise o/s screen wash jet cleaned and adjusted.

Aux belt perished and worn.

Both front brake flexi ferrules corroding

Brake pedal rubber worn, advise replacement

Exhaust system corroded but currently usable.

Extensive body repair work to lower 12" of vehicle.

FUEL TANK CORRODED AND SIGNS OF PREVIOUS LEAKS. ADVISE NEW TANK.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER STEERING RACK ARMS/RACK, ADVISE BOOTS REMOVED AND INSP. NB RACK MOUNTS ALSO WORN.

N/s/f cab door corroding.

N/s/f inner jack point holed and corroded but not considered structural.

N/s/r trailing arm spring landing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Trailing arm flexi to vehicle, has hose clip which is loose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

O/S/R COOLANT HOSE AND MATRIX HOSES POORLY SUPPRTED AND RUBBING, ADVISE BETTER SUPPORT AND BUFFERS ADDED.

O/S/R TRAILING ARM SPRING LANDING PLATE CORRODED, ADVISE SPRING REMOVED AND ARM INSPECTED.

O/s/f brake splash plate corroded away, n/s/f corroded and holed, advise replacement next set of discs.

O/s/f outer sill (under b-post) holed but not currently considered structural

O/s/r bumper end cap damaged

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Remaining (x1) front to rear coolant pipe corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH PIPES IF FUEL TANK BEING REPLACED

Various poor weld repairs to both inner and outer n/s sills.

Wear in both n/s cv joints.

X1 of X5 wheel stud approx. 4 turns lower in wheel nut than others.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 88,817 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle CALIPER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WILL REQUIRE CALIPER (EARLY 2 PIN) AND POSS. PADS. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Needs cable adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Advise o/s screen wash jet cleaned and adjusted.

Aux belt perished and worn.

Both front brake flexi ferrules corroding

Brake pedal rubber worn, advise replacement

Exhaust system corroded but currently usable.

Extensive body repair work to lower 12" of vehicle.

FUEL TANK CORRODED AND SIGNS OF PREVIOUS LEAKS. ADVISE NEW TANK.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER STEERING RACK ARMS/RACK, ADVISE BOOTS REMOVED AND INSP. NB RACK MOUNTS ALSO WORN.

N/s/f cab door corroding.

N/s/f inner jack point holed and corroded but not considered structural.

N/s/r trailing arm spring landing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Trailing arm flexi to vehicle, has hose clip which is loose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

O/S/R COOLANT HOSE AND MATRIX HOSES POORLY SUPPRTED AND RUBBING, ADVISE BETTER SUPPORT AND BUFFERS ADDED.

O/S/R TRAILING ARM SPRING LANDING PLATE CORRODED, ADVISE SPRING REMOVED AND ARM INSPECTED.

O/s/f brake splash plate corroded away, n/s/f corroded and holed, advise replacement next set of discs.

O/s/f outer sill (under b-post) holed but not currently considered structural

O/s/r bumper end cap damaged

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Remaining (x1) front to rear coolant pipe corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH PIPES IF FUEL TANK BEING REPLACED

Various poor weld repairs to both inner and outer n/s sills.

Wear in both n/s cv joints.

X1 of X5 wheel stud approx. 4 turns lower in wheel nut than others.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,667 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,597 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour indicators operate stop lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear sides lights wired to reverse lights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Stop lamp operates indicators (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery terminals loose

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack rubber mounts worn

tow bar ball removed

Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack rubber mounts worn

tow bar ball removed

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,663 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

front offside and nearside brake flexi brake hose ferrells corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check fuel cap (no key)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,882 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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A211 JLK is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 A211 JLK, 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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How do I check the history of A211 JLK?

You can check the full history of A211 JLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A211 JLK registered?

A211 JLK is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 February 1984.

Is A211 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A211 JLK shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A211 JLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A211 JLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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