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A999 YUY

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,384 mi
Last recorded29,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 YUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 29,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside dip light dim

Pass 24 Jun 2024 29,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,941 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 28,924 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 28,961 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear inner floor very corroded by wheel arch

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

clutch slave cylinder slightly leaking

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,914 miles

Both wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,424 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 26,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A999 YUY is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A999 YUY, 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 A999 YUY registered?

A999 YUY is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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The MOT history for A999 YUY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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