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C132 TPF

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,181 miles

exhaust blowing

wiper blades hard

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm loose (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades n/f

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 70,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,573 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 68,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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C132 TPF is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C132 TPF, 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 C132 TPF registered?

C132 TPF is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C132 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C132 TPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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