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C196 TPK

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 TPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 145,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 144,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 143,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,724 miles

BODYWORK POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 138,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

BODYWORK POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 135,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 135,289 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 123,135 miles

n/s/front brake pie in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2009 123,135 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/front brake pie in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,564 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 126,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,102 miles

nearside front meatal brake pipe corroded.

no tax displayed

offside and nearside rear wheel arches damaged.

vehicle signs of standing.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 126,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside front meatal brake pipe corroded.

no tax displayed

offside and nearside rear wheel arches damaged.

vehicle signs of standing.

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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C196 TPK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C196 TPK, 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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C196 TPK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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