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C156 AEF

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,594 mi
Last recorded34,594 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 AEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 34,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 28,999 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 28,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 21,198 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 21,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,642 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 16,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 13,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 13,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 7,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 5,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 4,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 3,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 1,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,942 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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C156 AEF is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C156 AEF, 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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C156 AEF is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 1986.

Is C156 AEF safe to buy?

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