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C199 TPK

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,295 mi
Last recorded150,295 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 TPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 150,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 147,691 miles

Nearside Rear corroded nsr quarter lower panel

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear corroded rear panel

Pass 9 Aug 2023 146,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 145,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 143,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 141,616 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 9,564 miles

washers weak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 4,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 292 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 97,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 94,923 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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C199 TPK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C199 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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What year was C199 TPK registered?

C199 TPK is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C199 TPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C199 TPK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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