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C131 URP

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,842 mi
Last recorded74,842 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,842 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 74,757 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 74,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

passenger seat slight insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 bald on inner edge change a.s.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

advise greese brake pipes

advise n/s hand brake effort lower

Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,192 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fog light (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 bald on inner edge change a.s.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

advise greese brake pipes

advise n/s hand brake effort lower

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,169 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,506 miles

Ignition switch slightly loose connection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,594 miles

Near Side Rear Outer C.V Gaiter Split

Near Side Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Off Side Rear Tyre Shows Heavy Perishing To Side Wall

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,060 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre pershing and has a slight defect on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine oil low.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre pershing and has a slight defect on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,426 miles

Lights work on front intermitantly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake lights very faint.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 55,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 49,630 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 37,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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C131 URP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C131 URP, 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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C131 URP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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