MOT Status
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44,744 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
nearside front tie rod arm bushes deteriorated
offside front tie rod arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front wheel arches nearing seat belt mounting areas
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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)
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)
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)
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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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