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C201 OTO

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,151 mi
Last recorded52,151 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 OTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,151 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,848 miles

undersealed - front to rear

Fail 5 Jun 2025 42,848 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undersealed - front to rear

Fail 11 Oct 2024 42,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing nearside and offside rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,208 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 41,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake high travel

slight corrosion to osf b post

Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake high travel

nsf osf brake hoses fouling road wheel on lock to lock

slight corrosion to osf b post

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,165 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,165 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 23,641 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 18,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,181 miles

front discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 15,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 15,113 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,037 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wipers slow.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 10,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,002 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer tread (( not deep enough to reach cords))

Pass 14 Jul 2007 4,982 miles

both front anti roll bar d shape bushesslight play

Pass 15 Jul 2006 909 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 890 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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C201 OTO is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C201 OTO, 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 C201 OTO registered?

C201 OTO is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C201 OTO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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