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B894 SUE

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

275,278 mi
Last recorded275,278 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 SUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 275,278 miles

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

front and rear brakes slightly grabbing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 275,278 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

front and rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 274,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and both rear wheels have slight brake bind

Pass 10 Aug 2013 274,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 273,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 273,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 272,289 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 272,289 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 271,455 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 271,455 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 270,635 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 270,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 269,885 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 269,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 269,114 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 267,501 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B894 SUE is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B894 SUE, 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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B894 SUE is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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