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C207 SPE

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC207 SPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 119,946 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,996 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 119,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 119,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,998 miles

Central Rear Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Inner corner has corrosion

Offside Rear Inner corner has corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,885 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,334 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 117,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,559 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 114,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,411 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 110,411 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 13 May 2013 108,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

advise exhaust rusty

advise light rusting to underside of vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 104,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust rusty

advise light rusting to underside of vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,347 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both outer sill/sill lips getting rusty

advise front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,929 miles

handbarke travel

headlight beam benders fitted

repair fuel filler neck tube

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 99,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

repair fuel filler neck tube

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

handbarke travel

headlight beam benders fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 97,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

condition of fuel filler neck tube

Fail 14 May 2009 97,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

condition of fuel filler neck tube

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,299 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler pipe poor condition

handbrake travel

slight play osf and nsr wheelbearings

Fail 5 Jun 2008 94,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler pipe poor condition

handbrake travel

slight play osf and nsr wheelbearings

Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder nsf footbrake

Pass 16 Mar 2006 875,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C207 SPE is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C207 SPE, 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 C207 SPE registered?

C207 SPE is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C207 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C207 SPE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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