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C148 RSW

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

204,659 mi
Last recorded204,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC148 RSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 204,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 203,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 202,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 202,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Around fuel tank area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 202,331 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 202,330 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 202,199 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Mar 2020 202,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 199,593 miles

rear fog light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2018 197,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 194,418 miles

hand brake cables outer protective casing cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 193,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 191,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 190,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 190,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 187,896 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Fail 14 Mar 2013 187,896 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2012 185,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 185,953 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both wiper blades splitting

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 183,790 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2011 183,790 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2010 181,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 177,276 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 172,117 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 169,292 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 167,551 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 167,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C148 RSW is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RSW, 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 RSW registered?

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

Is C148 RSW safe to buy?

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