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C148 KER

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,394 mi
Last recorded205,394 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC148 KER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 205,394 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear left and right Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 205,394 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear left and right Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 205,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 205,327 miles

this vw transporter is used as a van ovly

Fail 4 Aug 2021 205,327 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

this vw transporter is used as a van ovly

Pass 12 Jul 2019 205,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 205,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 205,132 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 205,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 203,685 miles

Rear plastic cover n/s/r broken needs attention

Pass 18 Sep 2014 199,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 198,188 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F shock absorbers, very spongy, need replacement soon.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 194,885 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 192,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 192,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 190,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 188,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 185,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 179,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 176,438 miles

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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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C148 KER is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C148 KER, 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 C148 KER registered?

C148 KER is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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