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A170 PWC

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,155 mi
Last recorded164,155 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 PWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 164,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 164,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 163,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 163,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 162,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 162,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 160,453 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 159,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 155,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 155,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 154,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 154,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 154,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

ALL TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS.

CORROSION BY JACKING POINTS , AND SILLS.

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

HAZARD LIGHTS AFFECTING IGNITION.

REAR WHEEL HUBS WORN

STRONG ADVISE !!! FUEL PIPES IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

corrosion by rear suspension mounting both sides

front brakes binding unable to check wheel bearings

movement in steering rack bushes.

steering coupling rubber worn

Pass 8 Jan 2008 153,224 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 20 Dec 2007 153,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE IS PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 150,849 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 149,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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A170 PWC is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A170 PWC, 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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A170 PWC is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 1983.

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