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C119 EHU

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,897 mi
Last recorded19,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 EHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 19,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted covering some side and underside components/areas

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear outer c.v gaitor deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Jun 2016 191,100 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 18,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,900 miles

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter is splitting.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,138 miles

clutch pipe at rear axle ferrol badly corroded.

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side front wheel bearing has small amount of play in it.

near side rear tyre worn to limit.

off side and near side front brake hose ferrols corroded to the legal limit.

off side front floor corroded outside of a prescibed area.

off side front tyre split onj inner side wall near bead in one place.

off side rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 141,225 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clutch pipe at rear axle ferrol badly corroded.

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side front wheel bearing has small amount of play in it.

near side rear tyre worn to limit.

off side and near side front brake hose ferrols corroded to the legal limit.

off side front floor corroded outside of a prescibed area.

off side front tyre split onj inner side wall near bead in one place.

off side rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 14,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread depth very low

o/s headlamp beam image very poor

slight leak on o/s front shock absorber

Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,465 miles

Avdisery items same as in last report on test number . 460922318216

Fail 30 Jul 2008 9,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake hoses cracking (near side near limit).

near side rear wheel arch starting to corrode near rear arm mounting.

off side front shock absorber corroded slightly.

off side rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

off side rear wheel arch corroded at rear.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 5,229 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C119 EHU is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C119 EHU, 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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C119 EHU is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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