MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
BODYWORK POOR CONDITION.
NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
NEARSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION.
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.
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
n/s/front brake pie in poor condition
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
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)
nearside front meatal brake pipe corroded.
no tax displayed
offside and nearside rear wheel arches damaged.
vehicle signs of standing.
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?
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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.
Is C196 TPK safe to buy?
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