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A103 GBG

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 GBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 21 May 2011 85,993 miles

Front brakes have a slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,754 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,454 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 85,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 85,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 84,597 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 84,590 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

battery insecure

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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A103 GBG is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A103 GBG, 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 A103 GBG registered?

A103 GBG is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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