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C162 CCR

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

9,904 mi
Last recorded9,904 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC162 CCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 9,904 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill not within any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 9,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill not within any prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 9,563 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 23 Apr 2025 9,557 miles

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

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 8,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 7,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

generally heavily corroded all over

Pass 5 Jun 2018 7,298 miles

Front front door steps corroded

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 7,292 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front front door steps corroded

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 6,961 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass seriously deteriorate. centre mirror fitted

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel is a little stiff to rotate by hand

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 5,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door step is heavily corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)

lots of non structural corrosion around lower body

Fail 20 May 2016 5,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door step is heavily corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)

lots of non structural corrosion around lower body

Pass 11 May 2015 5,049 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 5,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 4,038 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2013 2,099 miles

rear closing panels of both rear wheels arches are excessively corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 2,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear closing panels of both rear wheels arches are excessively corroded

settee living area seats do not have seat belts. must not be used for travel/road use

Pass 24 May 2012 99,526 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 99,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 97,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2011 97,700 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 96,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 93,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery is not vented to outside of vehicle

both front brake hoses are stretched to their limit when wheels are on full lock and suspended in the air

Fail 12 May 2009 93,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery is not vented to outside of vehicle

both front brake hoses are stretched to their limit when wheels are on full lock and suspended in the air

Pass 16 May 2008 90,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 90,575 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 88,103 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

BOTH FRONT BUMPER END CAPS MISSING

Fail 12 Apr 2006 88,103 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BUMPER END CAPS MISSING

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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C162 CCR is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C162 CCR, 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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C162 CCR is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 1986.

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