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C159 RAB

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,867 mi
Last recorded60,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 RAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 60,509 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 59,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 56,081 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 50,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 49,730 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,730 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,898 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,588 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,175 miles

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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C159 RAB is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol 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 C159 RAB, 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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C159 RAB is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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