MOT Status
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204,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Nearside Front steering rack has slight play
reverse lights not working
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
rear fog light not working
hand brake cables outer protective casing cracking
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both wiper blades splitting
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both wiper blades splitting
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
front number plate cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate cracked
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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