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4955SB17

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,926 mi
Last recorded12,926 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4955SB17
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 12,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 12,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking joint to carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 12,986 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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4955SB17 is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,688 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 4955SB17, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4955SB17 registered?

4955SB17 is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is 4955SB17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4955SB17 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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