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C172 DYN

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,490 mi
Last recorded75,490 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC172 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 75,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 74,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 73,578 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 72,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,006 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,930 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,619 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,008 miles

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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C172 DYN is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C172 DYN, 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 C172 DYN registered?

C172 DYN is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C172 DYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C172 DYN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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