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7843TH53

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

326,386 mi
Last recorded326,386 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7843TH53
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 326,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 315,393 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 315,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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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7843TH53 is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 7843TH53, 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.

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What year was 7843TH53 registered?

7843TH53 is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is 7843TH53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7843TH53 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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