MOT Status
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219,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
alternator belt slipping
no reverse lamps
o/s front seatbelt re-coil slightly poor
parking brake stiff+slightly lower on n/s
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s front seat belt re-coil poor
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
parking brake stiff
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective
exhaust corroded.
Rear corrosion inner arches
exhaust corroded.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroded.
exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.
Exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust is corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust is corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corroded
oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s front bearing dust cap missing
rear exhaust tail missing
o/s front brake slightly binding
n/s front seat belt slow to re-coil
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
some play at steering wheel. some wear both rear wheel bearings.
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
o/s headlamp badly wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C122 VWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 C122 VWP, 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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C122 VWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C122 VWP safe to buy?
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