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C163 TPL

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 TPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 40,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 40,505 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 40,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,837 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weld / underseal evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,299 miles

under body welding repairs covered in sealant

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,233 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,813 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 29,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,658 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,521 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,862 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 20,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 5,884 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 1,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 96,649 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 96,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,937 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 93,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise offside front and nearside front tyres sidewalls perrishing.

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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C163 TPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C163 TPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C163 TPL registered?

C163 TPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C163 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C163 TPL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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