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C212 TPL

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 TPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,929 miles

Front both front sill/ jacking point areas corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 90,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel-arch / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front both front sill/ jacking point areas corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,006 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both lower sills corroded

various rubber suspension bushes and covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,626 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded JUNCTION TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,464 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,464 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,312 miles

slight corosion o/s rear sill

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,283 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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C212 TPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 C212 TPL, 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 C212 TPL registered?

C212 TPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 1986.

Is C212 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C212 TPL shows 13 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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