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B818 CYA

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,555 mi
Last recorded60,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 CYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,555 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

plates .welding .sealant evedent on rear box sections

Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/rear tyre inner sidewall has surface cracks . welding /sealant evedent on rear box sections / side channels

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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B818 CYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B818 CYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B818 CYA?

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What year was B818 CYA registered?

B818 CYA is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 1986.

Is B818 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B818 CYA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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