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A6 VDU

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,730 mi
Last recorded58,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 55,474 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 55,450 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,207 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 52,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,091 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,086 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,322 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 51,322 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,045 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,887 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,007 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,005 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

No seat belts fitted to any other than front seats

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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A6 VDU is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 70,547 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 A6 VDU, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 VDU registered?

A6 VDU is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is A6 VDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VDU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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