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A107 HCX

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

20,915 mi
Last recorded20,915 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA107 HCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,630 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1505 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 0905 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch hose twisted

coolant and fuel tank pipes corroding

coolant leak

general corrosion to underside

n/s front inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

slight play to front and rear wheel bearings

slight play to steering rack bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,620 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

clutch hose twisted

coolant pipes corroding

front and rear brake ferules corroding

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s front tyre wearing on edges, cracking ,dot code (0905)

n/s rear tyre 3m , cracking ,dot code (1505)

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

slight play to front and rear wheel bearings

suspect fuel leak

Fail 16 Aug 2019 20,620 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check due to filler neck not secure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire filler neck insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

clutch hose twisted

coolant pipes corroding

front and rear brake ferules corroding

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s front tyre wearing on edges, cracking ,dot code (0905)

n/s rear tyre 3m , cracking ,dot code (1505)

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

slight play to front and rear wheel bearings

suspect fuel leak

o/s rear tyre 3m , cracking , dot code (1505)

Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,589 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded - advise inspection/replacement

Fail 12 Jun 2018 20,587 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced n/s + o/s (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded - advise inspection/replacement

Pass 12 May 2017 20,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all wheel bearings have slight play

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 20,540 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all wheel bearings have slight play

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,487 miles

n/n door step starting to corrode

Fail 24 May 2016 20,487 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative side lights flashing (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/n door step starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,070 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,708 miles

ADVISE , PARKING BRAKE JUST MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ,

ALL TYRES PERISHED , ALL BODY PANELS CORRODED , CORROSION IN FLOOR AND CHASSIS SECTIONS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT KICK OFF SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN BEAM HEIGHT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Corrosion in both front floor sections and step sills , CORROSION IN BRAKE PIPES , CORROSION IN OUTER AND INNER SILLS ON BOTH SIDES , CORROSION IN REAR UNDER VALENCE AND BOTH REAR OUTER QUARTERS ON UNDERSIDE , COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SIDE LOADING DOOR CORRODED AND TAPED , HAND BRAKE CABLE WORN AND WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON , HAND BRAKE LINKAGE WORN , TAPE ON BODY WORK COVERING JAGGED EDGES ,

Fail 14 Jul 2014 19,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF BODY AND CHASSIS SECTIONS ON UNDERSIDE , ALL BREAKE PIPES RUSTED , STEERING RACK MOUNTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 May 2013 18,676 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch hydraulic pipe near flex corroded

osf jacking point corroded

osr & nsr inner wheelarches corroded through by rear bumper

Fail 31 May 2013 18,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch hydraulic pipe near flex corroded

osf jacking point corroded

osr & nsr inner wheelarches corroded through by rear bumper

Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 20 Oct 2011 18,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,245 miles

could do with replacing rear brakes shoes shortly

Fail 22 Nov 2010 17,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

could do with replacing rear brakes shoes shortly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,770 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 16,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,281 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 14,281 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 11,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 110,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 110,672 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 8,846 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 8,846 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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A107 HCX is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 A107 HCX, 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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A107 HCX is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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