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A217 SPO

1984 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Transporter58,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 SPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

body in poor condition

vehicle full of clutter

Nearside Front coil spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Offside Front coil spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Offside Rear leaf spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Fail 7 Nov 2024 97,149 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake cable (1.1.15 (f))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box split apart and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 185/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed side loading (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

body in poor condition

vehicle full of clutter

Nearside Front coil spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Offside Front coil spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Offside Rear leaf spring weak and sitting on bump stop

Pass 4 May 2023 97,128 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear cross member corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 97,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe on front axle corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe on front cross member leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake fluid leak unable to do brake test (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules have surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brake units binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear cross member corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step holed

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2022 97,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step holed

Nearside Rear leaf spring weak

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

Offside Rear leaf spring weak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2021 97,069 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body corroded in areas

hand brake lever worn

Nearside Front Tyre Over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre Over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre Over 10 years old

Fail 28 Apr 2021 97,069 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body corroded in areas

hand brake lever worn

Nearside Front Tyre Over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre Over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre Over 10 years old

Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,053 miles

BLSV corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all leaf spring bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete underbody surface corrosion

front registration plate damaged

internal of vehicle in excessively poor condition which is hazardous to health of operator if vehicle is presented for test in a same/similar condition the mot test will be refused

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 4 Feb 2020 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BLSV corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all leaf spring bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete underbody surface corrosion

front registration plate damaged

internal of vehicle in excessively poor condition which is hazardous to health of operator if vehicle is presented for test in a same/similar condition the mot test will be refused

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,036 miles

steering box has slight play

exhaust supported with cable ties

gear box has a slight oil leak

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

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

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

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front outer seat belts retract slowly

both headlamp outputs low

both rear wheel bearings have play and slightly noisy

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,036 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has surface corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front outer seat belts retract slowly

both headlamp outputs low

both rear wheel bearings have play and slightly noisy

exhaust supported with cable ties

gear box has a slight oil leak

steering box has slight play

Pass 17 May 2017 97,017 miles

Offside handbrake cable in poor condition

chips in screen

corrosion to n/s/f step area

corrosion to o/s/f step area

exhaust mounts missing and broken

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake pivot pin badly worn

knocking from front suspension but no play found

play in steering

rear springs corroded

steering rough in areas

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

wipers slow

Fail 13 May 2017 97,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside handbrake cable in poor condition

chips in screen

corrosion to n/s/f step area

corrosion to o/s/f step area

exhaust mounts missing and broken

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake pivot pin badly worn

knocking from front suspension but no play found

play in steering

rear springs corroded

steering rough in areas

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

wipers slow

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,349 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion around both front step areas

Exhaust rubber mounts perished and split

Front and rear shock bushes perished

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler marked in chalk (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler marked in chalk (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres wearing low

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion around both front step areas

Exhaust rubber mounts perished and split

Front and rear shock bushes perished

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

in my opinion this vehicle should not be driven from the test station due to severe damage to steering system ... failure will result in no steering

offside footwell floor corroded and holed ..not within 30cm of structural item

Pass 8 May 2013 93,020 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 93,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 91,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,160 miles

nearside steering slight play & knock

Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

nearside steering slight play & knock

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,007 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside steering idler noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2009 88,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside steering idler noisy

Pass 2 May 2008 86,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 85,483 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 85,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front wishbone rear bush slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2005 85,315 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 85,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A217 SPO is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 A217 SPO, 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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A217 SPO is a 1984 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 1984.

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