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C166 CYP

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,744 mi
Last recorded44,744 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 CYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 44,744 miles

All four tyres cracked/perishing

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 44,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres cracked/perishing

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,739 miles

4 tyres old age and cracking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle under carriage showing surface rust

Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,394 miles

nearside front tie rod arm bushes deteriorated

offside front tie rod arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 44,075 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 41,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,581 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2019 39,576 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated split, cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2019 39,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general condition of vehicle very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,809 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire hoses at fuel pump leaking over engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator support bracket mounting defective

Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,797 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front wheel arches nearing seat belt mounting areas

Fail 2 Jan 2018 31,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete lower corner worn away (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mounting area in various places (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower mounting area (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mounting area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front wheel arches nearing seat belt mounting areas

Pass 13 Dec 2016 31,215 miles

All 4 rear drive shaft gaiters are deteriorating

Offside and nearside front lower wheel arch areas badly corroded. holed, inscure

Offside front and rear wheel bearings have slight play in them

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 12 Dec 2016 31,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rear end, outer wheel arch, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

All 4 rear drive shaft gaiters are deteriorating

Offside and nearside front lower wheel arch areas badly corroded. holed, inscure

Offside front and rear wheel bearings have slight play in them

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,476 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside front wing / lower wheel arch and the panel is becoming insecure

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch lower front edge area

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch lower rear area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 27,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure upper pin appears to have no locking clip /split pin (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advanced corrosion to nearside front wing / lower wheel arch and the panel is becoming insecure

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch lower front edge area

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch lower rear area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 23,911 miles

front lower wheel arches badly corroded at rear.

near side rear outer sill in poor condition.

rear brake back plates corroded

rear indicator/hazzards are dim to the limit.

rear seats have movment in backs.

small amount of play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 23,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front lower wheel arches badly corroded at rear.

near side rear outer sill in poor condition.

rear brake back plates corroded

rear indicator/hazzards are dim to the limit.

rear seats have movment in backs.

small amount of play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 20,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,203 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 19,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,049 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 16,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 12,294 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 12,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 87,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 80,329 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 80,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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C166 CYP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C166 CYP, 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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C166 CYP is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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