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C143 FKP

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

62,938 mi
Last recorded62,938 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 FKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms walked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 62,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms walked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pedal - compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes walked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 62,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached tramp arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pedal - compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes walked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,424 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,764 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 56,069 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,962 miles

front steering coupling perishing

heavy corrosion around fuel filler

holed/corroded around windscreen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S outer and inner sill corroded

N/S/F door step holed/corroded but currently not considered that it is likely to cause injury

N/S/R trailing arm brake pipe corroding

N/S/R tyre deteriorating

O/S exterior body panel heavily corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure advise repair to stop ingress of water into the cab

O/S outer/inner sill holed/corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F door step corroding

O/S/R brake slightly dragging

O/S/R inner wheel arch to floor corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/R shock has a fair amount of staining to shock absorber suspect failing shock

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

air intake pipe deteriorated/has had a tap repair advise replacement

all coil springs corroded

both rear lower shock absorber bushes heavily deteriorated but currently not resulting in excessive movement

corner peace of O/S/R bumper missing

front brake discs corroded/fairly worn

inner section of rear panel holed/corroded

odd noise heard from both rear wheels when spun

parking brake travel slightly high

play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner rear bush

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

play in steering rack bushes

rear brake noisy when applied in brake rollers

slight lift in O/S upper suspension ball joint

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in both front and N/S/R wheel bearings

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 31 Aug 2018 55,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S outer and inner sill corroded

N/S/F door step holed/corroded but currently not considered that it is likely to cause injury

N/S/R trailing arm brake pipe corroding

N/S/R tyre deteriorating

O/S exterior body panel heavily corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure advise repair to stop ingress of water into the cab

O/S outer/inner sill holed/corroded but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F door step corroding

O/S/R brake slightly dragging

O/S/R inner wheel arch to floor corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/R shock has a fair amount of staining to shock absorber suspect failing shock

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

air intake pipe deteriorated/has had a tap repair advise replacement

all coil springs corroded

both rear lower shock absorber bushes heavily deteriorated but currently not resulting in excessive movement

corner peace of O/S/R bumper missing

front brake discs corroded/fairly worn

front steering coupling perishing

heavy corrosion around fuel filler

holed/corroded around windscreen

inner section of rear panel holed/corroded

odd noise heard from both rear wheels when spun

parking brake travel slightly high

play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner rear bush

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

play in steering rack bushes

rear brake noisy when applied in brake rollers

slight lift in O/S upper suspension ball joint

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in both front and N/S/R wheel bearings

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,764 miles

N/S/R brake pipe across arm to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S inner and outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly

O/S/R inner wheel arch into floor corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

air pipe from air box to throttle body splitting advise replacement

both front lower door steps corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion/holed around windscreen

corrosion/holes too O/S exterior panels but not affecting the vehicles structure advise welding to stop water increase

front brake discs corroded

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner rear bush

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

wipers clear water from screen but leave slightly smeary

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,764 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (across arm to wheel cylinder/bleed nipple corroded) (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/R brake pipe across arm to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S inner and outer sill corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly

O/S/R inner wheel arch into floor corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

air pipe from air box to throttle body splitting advise replacement

both front lower door steps corroded/holed but not affecting the vehicles structure

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion/holed around windscreen

corrosion/holes too O/S exterior panels but not affecting the vehicles structure advise welding to stop water increase

front brake discs corroded

oil breather pipe missing from air box

slight play in N/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in O/S/F upper suspension arm inner rear bush

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

wipers clear water from screen but leave slightly smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front step plate corroded and holed

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear lower shock absorber bushes splitting but have no excess movement both sides

Steering column flexible coupling deformed but serviceable AT BEVEL BOX OUTPUT DEFORMS WHEN TURNING BUT IS NOT SPLITTING (2.2.C.1d)

all wheel bearings have slight play

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded and holed not in prescribed areas

n/s/r and o/s/r valence panel and engine bay panelling corroded and holed

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres deformed slightly and cracking sidewalls

play in front anti roll bar bushes/brackets

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split at manifold (3.6.C.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured straight type (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front step plate corroded and holed

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling deformed but serviceable AT BEVEL BOX OUTPUT DEFORMS WHEN TURNING BUT IS NOT SPLITTING (2.2.C.1d)

all wheel bearings have slight play

engine tickover slightly raised

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded and holed not in prescribed areas

n/s/r and o/s/r valence panel and engine bay panelling corroded and holed

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres deformed slightly and cracking sidewalls

play in front anti roll bar bushes/brackets

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,779 miles

N/S door mirror loose

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S step plate corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine breather hose missing

o/s headlight image shows flatline

o/s inner sill upper portion corroded and holed

o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills holed by jacking points

rear shock absorber lower bushes splitting

slight brake bind/drag front brakes

slight brake reading fluctuation axles 1 and 2

Fail 29 Jul 2015 54,779 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine breather hose missing

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S door mirror loose

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S step plate corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s headlight image shows flatline

o/s inner sill upper portion corroded and holed

o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills holed by jacking points

rear shock absorber lower bushes splitting

slight brake bind/drag front brakes

slight brake reading fluctuation axles 1 and 2

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around front windscreen and many body panels

corrosion around fuel filler cap

n/s/f stabliser arm front bush deteriorated

o/s and n/s front foot steps corroded through

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded through

o/s and n/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s/r shockabsorber lower bushes deteriorated

o/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s/f stabliser arm front bush badly deteriorated ADVISE replacement

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around front windscreen and many body panels

corrosion around fuel filler cap

n/s/f stabliser arm front bush deteriorated

o/s and n/s front foot steps corroded through

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded through

o/s and n/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s/r shockabsorber lower bushes deteriorated

o/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s/f stabliser arm front bush badly deteriorated ADVISE replacement

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

servoi vac hose deteriorated in engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on many body panels

exhaust muffler corroded

o/s and n/s f outer sills corroded at jacking piont

o/s and n/s/f outer sills corroded at jacking piont

o/s/f foot step corroded through

Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on many body panels

exhaust muffler corroded

o/s and n/s f outer sills corroded at jacking piont

o/s and n/s/f outer sills corroded at jacking piont

o/s/f foot step corroded through

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front wiper blades are renewwd

o/s/f door step rotted ADVISE WELD REPAIR

o/s/outer sill rotted through at rear within 30cm of rear suspension mount and inner section corroding ADVISE WELD REPAIR

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,488 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise new wiper blades

all tyres low on pressure and slightly mis-shapen

front brake discs corroded

o/s headlight shows flat pattern

o/s/f flexi hose close to chassis

o/s/r outer sill panel holed near jacking point not considered excessive

servo vac pipe/hose starting to deteriorate

stickers/permits around windscreen perimeter

Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres low on pressure and slightly mis-shapen

front brake discs corroded

o/s headlight shows flat pattern

o/s/f flexi hose close to chassis

o/s/r outer sill panel holed near jacking point not considered excessive

servo vac pipe/hose starting to deteriorate

stickers/permits around windscreen perimeter

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,314 miles

O/S/F TRAMP BUSHES SPLITTING BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY (advise replace next service)

advise rear brake strip and clean next service

airfilter inlet trunk split

brake pipe from brake comp valve starting to corrode

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

front brake discs corroding due to lack of use

inner roll bushes worn

lower steering coupling starting to perrish

minor bind front brakes (vehicle needs using)

o/s rack gaitor starting to perrish

o/s/f and o/s/r brake flexi hoses ferrels starting to corrode

sticky hazard switch

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air filter inlet trunk split

front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

inner roll bar bushes worn

lower steering coupling starting to split

minor front brake bind due to lack of use

o/s h/lamp flatlines

o/s outer sill, b-post and rear wheel arch all corroding

o/s rack boot perrished

oil warning lamp dim glow on dash

play in steering rack mountings

rear shock lower bushes perrished

steering coupling fouling insecure heater matrix pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,943 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper o/s end cap missing.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper o/s end cap missing.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,816 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 34,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C143 FKP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 C143 FKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C143 FKP?

You can check the full history of C143 FKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C143 FKP registered?

C143 FKP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C143 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C143 FKP shows 34 tests with a 55.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C143 FKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C143 FKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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