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C183 BOT

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,881 mi
Last recorded11,881 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC183 BOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 11,881 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 11,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to calipre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 8,077 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 3,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 3,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 1,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 1,804 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 1,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,924 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,438 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,429 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 95,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine floor area (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,085 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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C183 BOT is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C183 BOT, 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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What year was C183 BOT registered?

C183 BOT is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C183 BOT safe to buy?

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