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A17 OKA

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 92,367 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 92,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,318 miles

Front Both front track arms have slight play

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 92,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,993 miles

Parking brake just efficient:16%

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 87,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty!

long handbrake travel!

o/s and n/s outer sills are corroded and holed!

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2010 82,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 77,849 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 77,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A17 OKA is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 134,431 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 A17 OKA, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 OKA registered?

A17 OKA is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 1991.

Is A17 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 OKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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