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A146 THX

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,927 mi
Last recorded187,927 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA146 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 187,927 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perrished

Offside Front drop link bush worn

Pass 7 Apr 2012 186,814 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 182,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 182,306 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 178,253 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 178,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 6,652 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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A146 THX is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A146 THX, 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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A146 THX is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 1983.

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