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A155 GEH

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 GEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,098 miles

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

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Jan 2022 55,098 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,645 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sill signs of corrosion

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 54,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Sill signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,429 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 52,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

inner rear sills corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 51,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,155 miles

Front slight play in steering rack rubber mounts to subframe

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush small split in rubber bush also. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,155 miles

Front Battery insecure both batterys (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped all front pipes from offside to nearside (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front slight play in steering rack rubber mounts to subframe

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush small split in rubber bush also. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,382 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 48,281 miles

Brake warning light remains on

Screenwashers need minor adjustment

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play/lift in both front lower ball joints

Socket stuck to offside front shock absorber lower bolt

Wipers appear to be slow

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,557 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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A155 GEH is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A155 GEH, 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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A155 GEH is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A155 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A155 GEH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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