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C128 NCK

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC128 NCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 75,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park brake requirements only just met 16% n/s low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 75,750 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park brake requirements only just met 16% n/s low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 75,750 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 75,750 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s front and both rear tyres over ten years old

Fail 16 May 2023 75,741 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking @ engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s front and both rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 26 May 2022 75,287 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 75,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,777 miles

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

Offside Front jack point week

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,525 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged + foreign object inside wheel/tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering system lightly rubbing o/s gaiter rubbing chassis n/s lock stop worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,129 miles

exhaust deteriorated and slight leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 102,551 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,900 miles

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

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,820 miles

Engine smokey

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front floor area slightly corroded

Whole underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine smokey

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front floor area slightly corroded

Whole underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 51,090 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 51,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,455 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 36,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,226 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 27,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,019 miles

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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C128 NCK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C128 NCK, 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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C128 NCK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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