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A216 PVW

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 74,009 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 74,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 73,370 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,803 miles

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

front tiebar bushes pershing

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,663 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,272 miles

front tie bar bushes pershing

o/s rear outer cv boot pershing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,935 miles

rear wheel bearings have play

Fail 23 Jun 2017 69,934 miles

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

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

rear wheel bearings have play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front steps and other body corroding

play in front anti roll bar

play in n/s/f and both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,076 miles

driver step beginning to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

driver step beginning to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre side wall is perished

offside inner and outer and nearside inner driveshaft boots are heavily perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,660 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre side wall is perished

offside inner and outer and nearside inner driveshaft boots are heavily perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,839 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,839 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,364 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 61,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,878 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 17 May 2007 56,564 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 56,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 47,360 miles

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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A216 PVW is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A216 PVW, 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 A216 PVW registered?

A216 PVW is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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