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C122 VWP

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

219,267 mi
Last recorded219,267 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 219,267 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 215,413 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 214,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 214,765 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 214,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 211,301 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 209,732 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 208,897 miles

Rear corrosion inner arches

Pass 4 Jul 2018 205,551 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 205,547 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 203,585 miles

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure.

Fail 6 Jul 2017 203,581 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 201,994 miles

Exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2016 201,994 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 197,570 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 197,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 195,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 195,153 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 189,898 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 185,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front bearing dust cap missing

rear exhaust tail missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 183,177 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 174,761 miles

n/s front seat belt slow to re-coil

Pass 1 Sep 2009 163,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 163,783 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

some play at steering wheel. some wear both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 155,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 155,715 miles

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

o/s headlamp badly wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 149,209 miles

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?

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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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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What year was C122 VWP registered?

C122 VWP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C122 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C122 VWP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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