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A169 YDT

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 YDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,748 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 42,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 43,436 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Flick up images to Right on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2018 38,748 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2017 37,259 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,425 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 31,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,392 miles

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

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack mounts

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2012 29,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack mounts

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,908 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 27,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

general corrosion underside front and rear

osf w/bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 7,382 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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A169 YDT is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A169 YDT, 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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A169 YDT is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 1983.

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