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C179 PRB

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,084 mi
Last recorded6,084 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 PRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 6,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 5,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 5,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 5,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 4,912 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 4,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 4,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 4,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 4,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 3,558 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 3,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 2,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 1,752 miles

Front steering rack rubber mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear very slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 1,752 miles

Front steering rack rubber mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear very slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 1,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 699 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes slightly detteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,382 miles

Centre Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf ball joint lower circlip slightly bent

Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,380 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Centre Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

osf ball joint lower circlip slightly bent

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,194 miles

rear inner sills rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,345 miles

rear inner arches holed

underside and sills rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2007 78,772 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,836 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all pipes heavly corroded o/s/r/ tyre inner side wall heavly cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,283 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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C179 PRB is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C179 PRB, 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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C179 PRB is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C179 PRB safe to buy?

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