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C181 EUW

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,327 mi
Last recorded47,327 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 EUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 47,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 47,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlight fitted .kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlight fitted. kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 9 Mar 2020 46,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 46,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,332 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 43,328 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,420 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 304,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2013 24,041 miles

movement in both rear wheel bearings

movement in steering rack

Fail 2 May 2013 24,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

movement in both rear wheel bearings

movement in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 21,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,847 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 16,847 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,443 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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C181 EUW is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C181 EUW, 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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C181 EUW is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C181 EUW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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