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C110 BPW

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

28,424 mi
Last recorded28,424 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC110 BPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 28,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 27,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 25,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 23,434 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 23,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 22,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 19,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 16,936 miles

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

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

o/s/d sill corroded

o/s/f n/s/f steps corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 13,982 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 13,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 13,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,280 miles

fuel filter pipes slightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 13,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fuel filter pipes slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,865 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 12,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 12,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,320 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 12,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,514 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 10,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,389 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 9,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,539 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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C110 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C110 BPW, 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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C110 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 1986.

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