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A130 SBX

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,445 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,376 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,834 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,859 miles

both offside and nearside front steps corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,954 miles

lower edge of nearside side door corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 48,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,968 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 47,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

lower edge of nearside side door rusted through

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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A130 SBX is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A130 SBX, 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 A130 SBX registered?

A130 SBX is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A130 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A130 SBX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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