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C168 KNK

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC168 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front devoid of tread on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front devoid of tread on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,463 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 774,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear flexi brake hose loose in its holder

Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,672 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 72,298 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 72,295 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion throughout vehcile

hub caps fitted time of test

offside front seat belt catch damaged

rear number plate slightly faded

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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C168 KNK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C168 KNK, 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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C168 KNK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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