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A135 RLG

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,700 mi
Last recorded8,700 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 RLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 8,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2022 7,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 73,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 73,939 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 6,198 miles

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

Offside Front step has slight corrosion under rubber mat

Pass 30 Jul 2020 6,198 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 6,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 6,198 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 6,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,102 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre badly perished + cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 6,079 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 5,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 4,190 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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A135 RLG is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A135 RLG, 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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A135 RLG is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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