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F103 COJ

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,933 mi
Last recorded189,933 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 COJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 189,933 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 189,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F103 COJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 F103 COJ, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F103 COJ registered?

F103 COJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F103 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 COJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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