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C213 FYD

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,481 mi
Last recorded49,481 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 FYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 49,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 49,183 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jagged edge on lower bottom wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near shock absorber mounting and underneath battery floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Cannot open fuel cap.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Taped on and tape obscuring the number plate. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Front to rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from flexi hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/outrigger slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,183 miles

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Rear corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 49,183 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear corroded

Offside Rear corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear corroded

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

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

Offside Rear corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear corroded

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

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

Offside Rear corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,183 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 49,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,183 miles

front number plate tapped on but secure and readable

general corrosion to vehicle

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,183 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condition

Inbalance is on front axle

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,183 miles

All four tyres cracking in treads

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,453 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 44,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 41,090 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,093 miles

Slight corrosion rear metal brake pipe,s

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,643 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 32,637 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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C213 FYD is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C213 FYD, 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 C213 FYD registered?

C213 FYD is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C213 FYD safe to buy?

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